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Seated Shoulder 90 Degrees Internal Rotation

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Seated Shoulder 90 Degrees Internal Rotation.

EasyRear shoulders

About this exercise

The Seated Shoulder 90° Internal Rotation is a rotator-cuff mobility exercise performed seated. With the upper arm held at 90 degrees of abduction and the elbow bent to 90 degrees, you slowly rotate the forearm downward to improve internal rotation range of motion in the glenohumeral joint.

How to Perform

  • Sit upright with your back supported and raise one arm out to the side to shoulder height
  • Bend the elbow to 90 degrees so the forearm points straight up toward the ceiling
  • Keeping the upper arm still and parallel to the floor, slowly rotate the forearm downward
  • Continue until the forearm is parallel to the floor or as far as comfortable, feeling a stretch in the back of the shoulder
  • Hold the end position for 2–3 seconds, then return the forearm to the upright starting position
  • Complete the desired repetitions on one side, then switch arms

Muscle Activation

Primary
Rear shoulders
Secondary
Front shouldersSide shoulders

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About the Seated Shoulder 90 Degrees Internal Rotation

The Seated Shoulder 90 Degrees Internal Rotation is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.