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§ L · Exercises · ShouldersUpdated 6/2026

Cable Shoulder Internal Rotation

An effective exercise for strengthening the shoulder rotator cuff and improving shoulder joint control with a cable.

Muscle group
Shoulders
Equipment
Cable
Exercise type
Compound
Technique
Basic technique
One side at a time

Muscles worked

§ 01 · Muscles
Primary muscle
Shoulders

How to perform

§ 02 · Steps
  1. 01

    Stand beside the cable machine with the working shoulder farther from the machine, and set the cable at elbow height.

  2. 02

    Grasp the handle with the hand closest to the machine and position your elbow at a 90-degree angle against your side; brace your core and keep your wrist neutral.

  3. 03

    Pull the handle inward in front of your body, keeping your elbow stationary, and squeeze your rotator cuff at the end of the movement.

  4. 04

    Pause briefly in the end position without allowing your shoulder to rise or your elbow to lift away from your side.

  5. 05

    Return the handle in a controlled manner to the starting position and repeat.

How to get started at the gym

§ 03 · SisuLift

Cable Shoulder Internal Rotation is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.

  • ·A ready training program based on your goal
  • ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
  • ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
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Tips

§ 04 · Tips

Keep your shoulder blades gently pulled together and down throughout the set. Use a moderate load and perform the movement in a controlled manner to prevent your body from rotating.

An effective exercise for strengthening the shoulder rotator cuff and improving shoulder joint control with a cable.

More exercises: Shoulders

§ 05 · Same muscles

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