Rotator Cuff — Use Only Low Resistance
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When training the rotator cuff muscles (SITS), ensure that only low resistances are used.
Detail
The rotator cuff muscles (SITS — Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, Subscapularis) rotate the shoulder joint and are trained with internal/external rotation movements. Important safety note: ensure that only low resistances are used. These small stabilizing muscles are easily injured under heavy load, so rotation exercises for them should stay light.
Key facts
- Train the rotator cuff (SITS) with internal/external rotation.
- Use only low resistances.
Connections
- Rotator Cuff (SITS) — the SITS muscle group.
- Internal Rotation / External Rotation — the trained movements.
- Deltoid Training Cautions (Subluxation & Rotation) — related shoulder-rotation cautions.
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