Dumbbell Seated External Shoulder Rotation demonstration

Dumbbell Seated External Shoulder Rotation

Learn how to do the Dumbbell Seated External Shoulder Rotation with proper form, setup, and execution.

This dumbbell movement primarily targets shoulders, including rear shoulder.

How to Perform Dumbbell Seated External Shoulder Rotation

  1. 1

    Grab a light dumbbell and sit on a bench with your feet flat on the floor.

  2. 2

    Rest your working elbow on your knee with your arm bent at 90 degrees and the dumbbell pointing toward the floor.

  3. 3

    Engage your abs and take a breath.

  4. 4

    Rotate your forearm upward until the dumbbell points toward the ceiling, squeezing your shoulder at the top and exhale.

  5. 5

    Slowly lower back to the starting position and breathe in.

  6. 6

    Once finished training one side, do the same number of reps with your other arm.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions