BEST Rotator Cuff Exercises? (Not What You Think!)

[@E3Rehab]

Thanks for watching! What exercise(s) are you going to add to your routine? Comment below! You can also find all these exercises in our blog - e3rehab.com/blog/rotator-cuff-exercises/

[@miteshkumar5557]

Do not put weights on your back to do push ups. I REPEAT do NOT put weights on your back to do pushups. Unless you're okay with them slipping off and crushing your fingers. I had to use voice typing to type this.

[@45500]

Fast bowler routein

[@anne-kathrins2721]

Jesus. Why are you so unsymmetrical?

[@kevinmcnamara704]

I have a tear on my shoulder and bicep, I hurted playing golf,,,should I exercise, I m told I need surgery plz help tks

[@abductor2k25]

Please do a video for fixing the weak hand grip

[@itsjogee]

Don’t mind me - 👀 external rotation CHOOSE 1 - 2:08 - lying external rotstion 2:22 Cable rotation 2:55 Elbow on knee rotation 3:19 loop band If you do activities with overhead do ONE OF THESE:👇 3:51 prone external rotation 90/90 4/12 cable or band external rotation 90/90 Exercise category 1👇 4:40 shoulder cable internal rotation Exercise category 2👇 Angel progression: Level 1: 5:10 Level 2: 5:22 Level 3: 5:34 Level 4: 5:50 Lateral raise progression: Level 1: 6:45 Level 2: 6:58 Scraption progressio: Level 1: 7:24 Level 2: 7:43 Level 3: 7:58 Exercise category 3 👇 Compound exercises Pushups - 8:58 Overhead press: 9:22 Inverted row- 9:46 Pull up: 10:07

[@sanjaysingh9680]

Thanks

[@TPRighteous]

Salute 👑 underappreciated

[@wendyshina8700]

Thanks

[@jasontsai8596]

I dont know why he catagorizes them 1 2 3 levels, why not pick one must do

[@andrejk401]

Do we need to choose one exercise from category 2?

[@justinpliskowski153]

The amazing thing about the rotator cuff, is that it can be extremely undeveloped and sore for essentially forever and you can still functionally work the biceps, triceps, and delts. I was suffering from this annoying "minor" pain in my one arm for the longest time and it would seemingly come and go. What I realized is that poor form from fatigue would result in minor twisting in exercises that targeted the arms and shoulders. This would trigger the rotator cuff and cause the pain. It wasn't until I started working out the minor muscles that the pain started feeling better and eventually went away. These muscle exercises might look stupid, but in reality these are probably the most important muscles in the entire arm.

[@flowreader6755]

Well said.

[@Da-Creams]

Something in both of my shoulders have been sore constantly for about 3 years now. Now I’m starting to get what I thought was distal bicep tendinitis, but I think you’re right that the rotator cuff is really the source of the problem.

[@Carrie-Mercado]

​@@Da-Creams I just found another video yesterday showing if the teres minor is not strong basically everything else will not benefit. With that info and this absolutely amazing thorough video I am looking forward to the relief and recovery!

[@1wasavi]

can fucking confirm, my right rotator cuff was weak as hell what my left side could do easy 12 reps my right side could barely punch out 5. Didnt have pain but if I went into exercsies I would end up stopping because eventually I got pain

[@SH-mv3ys]

Ok ima try this

[@joneastelow3242]

After keeping fit for 40 years (Now 58) I wish all those years ago we had access to this "bible" of information. I am in the process of getting the mobility and stability back in both of my shoulders after various injuries, and when you try these exercises and look deep into the subject you realize how important they are!! Great delivery and tutorial.....Instant subscribe..Cheers.

[@yahboiwillx238]

This the best vid I have seen. I love that there is no fluff and excessive talking. You get right to the point and thoroughly explain the exercises.

[@rlmpproductions]

Right! 🔥💯

[@rlmpproductions]

Right! 🔥💯

[@BodyFixExercises]

Great video. 💗 Traditional Rotator Cuff isolation exercises alone don't address the CAUSE. I had rotator cuff issues for several years and discovered that a lack of upward rotation of the scapula was the underlying cause. (With a lack of upward rotation of the scapula there is less roof space in the shoulder, so the rotator cuff muscles have to work waaay too much.) That was the cause in my case and I believe is the cause in most cases. Exercises for serratus anterior and the lower traps to activate them and strengthen them increased the upward rotation of the scapula and... Shizam! Adios shoulder issues!👍

[@TacticsOgre35]

But I can't lift upward anymore. There's a big click in my shoulder smd one arm gets big psi shoot into the bicep area.

[@doctorshutup9817]

​@@TacticsOgre35 gently stretch your lats/chest muscles and slowly and lightly strengthen your external rotators like in this video.

[@TacticsOgre35]

@@doctorshutup9817 I can't lift up no matter what tho.

[@TacticsOgre35]

@@doctorshutup9817 the other exercises seem to be hitting my bicep and the other muscles. Don't understand

[@doctorshutup9817]

@@TacticsOgre35 your bicep tendon is right next to your rotator cuff tendon so its probably getting impinged or referred pain. Try doing isometrics and/or eccentric exercises for your external rotators (mostly suprispinatus but maybe infraspinatus too)

[@aocagri]

3:30 external rotations 4:27 overhead external rotations 4:47 internal rotation 6:05 angel progression type 1 6:15 angel progression type 2 6:44 lateral raise progression 7:30 scaption progression 8:10 scaption progression with band 8:34 scaption progression with loop band 9:20 overhead press 9:50 inverted row

[@gonzo.josh62]

not all heroes wear capes

[@zecalimazeca]

What great teaching. Congratulations. As a violinist, I need this so badly. I don't have any words to thank you. Greetings from Brazil. (subscribing immediately)

[@charlesriley2230]

Really appreciate your video. This is something i can really follow now, 6 months post, rotator cuff surgery

[@WakeUp2024]

Thank you. This is the Best version of whatever I have seen so far... No nonsense.. simple explanation and great recommendations

[@Allegro_Giusto]

Best video I’ve seen that encompasses the while shoulder movement in one package. I’ve had a shoulder injury for so long and I’m pretty sure it begins with my Teres Minor. Although I knew some of these exercises, I didn’t think of combining like you explained, and the fleshed out explanation filled in some minor details that are easy to not think of. Fantastic video and a God send for me..thank you!

[@m.bird.]

Good luck getting surgery for teres minor. The focus is all on supraspinatus and infraspinatus.

[@TroyDettwiler]

Thanks! Appreciate quality science-based content without a sales pitch.

[@E3Rehab]

Thank you!

[@goldenavatar4289]

Oh my God.. what did I just bump into. Instant subscribe. I am going to analyze the video and make a schedule. This is exactly what I needed to see. Currently I am 26 years old, 170cm, about 40kgs. Way below healthy BMI.. Thank You so much for running this channel! I will make sure to check out your other videos and your blog as well.

[@ethanallenhawley1052]

I appreciate all the work that goes in to demonstrating the lifts. You have a great designer(s).

[@E3Rehab]

Thank you!

[@tenissintalento]

I was investigating about shoulder exercises to fix my pain until I found this video. I think it´s the most clear and well classified video. Also, the week plan sample is awesome. Thank you so much!

[@adilsonribeiro2939]

Thank you for the content. As a very active person, I hurt my left shoulder a few years ago and have been dealing with significant discomfort ever since. I have gone through professional therapy/rehab and still haven't been able to stabilize myself. I found your presentation very comprehensive and the exercises easy to follow and perform. I feel its given me the motivation to self rehab and hope to see some improvements with consistency. Many thanks for sharing.

[@amieeclaxton3335]

This is by far the best video I’ve found. I have calcified tendinitis in my right rotary cuff and some of the exercises my physiotherapist gave me seems to cause me more pain. From what I’ve watched here, you have different exercises for different areas for the rotary cuff/shoulder. I feel I will benefit from some of these then what I’m currently doing. I e been doing shockwave treatment the last 3 sessions and has helped my pain so much. I’m going to add a few of your exercises and see how I do. I’m just looking to get back into basic mobility. Thank you so much!!

[@aphinion]

Best rototator cuff programm I've found on youtube yet. Thanks!

[@getoffthisrocktravel2054]

Man this has been my life after 2 left and rht shoulder operations and constant rehab. Been over 2.5 yrs only starting to see improvements now

[@micahmaldonado60]

These are golden nuggets of knowledge. I haven't been able to exercise but ever since I started doing rotator cuff exercises it's helped me a lot.

[@theprodriverinnovation]

Obviously, the best informative video ever existed on KZbin. Professional and straight forward instructions. Great efforts by the Doctor Much appreciated and really well done 👍

[@frankmollegaard1989]

The most comprehensive video on rotator cuff exercises I've ever seen. Saved it and subbed. Well done.

[@ununhexium]

This is a really good video... Thank you. I have been trying to fix my issues on my own when physical therapy didn't provide much for me. This is way more comprehensive and gives me a guideline. Because I started so weak & with so much pain, I've been opting for isolation exercises and building up to compound movements. I find compound movements risk aggravating the issue. But I will use your suggestions. This video will be my bible until my bicep tendons stop hurting. 🙏

[@inzione]

Awesome thx so much ♥ Injury to my rotator cuff last year put my right shoulder out of action for a while. Day 1 at this. Level one of all - 15 reps min. (If dumbells - 3kg.). Let's see how far I progress ♥ ♥ ♥

[@datageek1303]

Any progress you have?

[@inzione]

@@datageek1303 I'd love to say i managed to stick at this, but got distracted by boarding, back at the gym now though, so I will see how I improve further. Generally though - getting back to daily stretches for mobility gave my rotator cuff loadsa help. x

[@valk8466]

Thank you so much! I have deltoid pain and worked out its the infraspinatus and teres minor, and wanted effective ways of external rotation. Found the whole video interesting. The towel under armpit has totally taken away the contribution/interference from the deltoid to isolate the external rotators (overactive deltoid is the cause of pain). The external rotators superset is fantastic!

[@Carlos31416]

Most professional channel found to date ❤ A real treasure ! Thanks ! 😊🎉

[@roshsurana]

Watched your previous video, and i was confused. This is a much better video! Thank you for this.

[@Jenova1009]

This is the greatest video ive ever seen about shoulder and rotator cuff exercises! It has everything in it, i can just take this and plan my complete shoulder workout just from this piece of compressed information. Good job!

[@terenasimons5247]

Such a great overview of various exercises. Have a rotated right shoulder/impingement and just in the last year or so he gotten extreemly worse. Can not rotate it back that far, but have been trying to do some exercise and see if it improves!?! Thanks for this!!!!

[@Exacqua]

Thanks!

[@E3Rehab]

Thank you!

[@alinagumenuk6949]

Im getting back to climbing after a recovery from a partial tear in the supraspinatus tendon. this video is beautiful, intelligent and covering all I need to know. thank you!

[@KeenyNewton]

Excellent video. To the point and clear routines. I like the comparison between how we dedicate a day to arms/biceps and same needs to be done for rotator cuffs.

[@paragsoni9513]

Thanks

[@E3Rehab]

Thank you!

[@jasonharte-reynders5475]

These are GREAT!!!. I really love the progressions to made for banded angels. I have always wanted to do these but felt like I could never work my way to doing the full movement with proper form. Keep up the awesome work! 🙌🏼

[@derekk2708]

I love the visuals and editing style you use. Very easy to assimilate the information. Thanks. ; )

[@KP-qk6ld]

Every second in this video is worth a chunk of gold 🔥 Thank you friend 👍

[@firefoxuser2557]

Very helpful realising all this information especially after being with a physio for the last few weeks. Those sessions have enabled me to fully understand my shoulder and its abilities, and this video helped me progress my shoulder in jury

[@kamb8664]

These exercise really really worked for me, I wasn't able to pull couple of pounds of weight with these exercises first and now I'm doing extremely better. But shoulder impingement won't go away for good. I spend an hour doing these exercises or more 3 times a week for months now. Shoulder is extremely stable but pain won't go away entirely.

[@margaretf667]

I have eds, I do these with personal trainer and physio, I no longer dislocate! These work!

[@flyingpanda3997]

I am currently rehabbing a partial sub scap. tendon tear and frozen shoulder, which is taking a frustratingly long time. I hope I can get back to a place where I can start rebuilding my shoulder strength and rotor cuff stability with your comprehensive and well thought out exercise plan. Thanks!

[@openview8463]

Alright friend,s i am your savior. Forget about the exercises in this video. Here is how you resolve these issues. Get yourself an innertube from the front wheel of a 150 cc motorbike - an old broken one is fine - and do quasi-isometric pull aparts. That means taking a length of inner tube, holding it with your hands pronated and a couple of inches apart, putting your shoulders back and down, and trying to pull the tube apart. You will not get much lengthening of the tube but you will get some. That makes the exercise not isometric but QUASI isometric.Always keeping your shoulders back and down, do this exerfcise in various directions: over head, to the side, sitting do it down towards your thigh, and do it pulling apart across your chest. Do the holds with 100% effort for at least 10 secs.Over time you will extend the time you hold.As your shoulders and neck and upper back and lats) heal and strengthen, you can vary the directions of pull and you will discover little angles that focus on various specific muscles.That is fine but always do this with your shoulders back and down. DO THESE EXERCISES EVERY DAY. I guarantee that if you do this, your shoulder, neck and upper back problems will disappear inside six weeks, your upper body will develop quickly, your posture will be great, and you will never stop doing this exercise.

[@78swats]

@jesus I believe what @openview is saying take a band and pull it apart with both hands, am I right?

[@78swats]

@jesus Thanks for confirming. I was just wondering what was he talking about?

[@fernandezdavid3206]

You've really helped me stay consistent with my fitness goals. Appreciate all you do!

[@DavidWaltersDDW]

Thanks

[@E3Rehab]

Thank you!

[@jimmarshall9945]

Great video showing all the shoulder exercises..... I had a long-term shoulder injury that was diagnosed as a rota cuff injury, in actual fact it was bicep tendinitis and I eventually ruptured it leaving me with what is known as a pop eye bicep.... The upshot is 2 wks after rupturing my bicep my shoulder problem disappeared! I have a slightly weaker right arm but I'm now pain free.

[@hughbyrne1428]

Thank you After years of pain 71 shooting for 100 now

[@JohnGuilherme31]

way to go!

[@davesassortedstuff8424]

Fantastic video. I love the way you group each type together into one screenshot. Super excited about putting together a personalized program from these exercises.

[@NightLetterLondon]

excellent, clear and no nonsense advice and explanation. i'm a bodybuilder of many years with really limiting rotator cuff issues. i will incorporate the band-work exercises your suggest, pre-workout, and see how/if things improve. i really hope so..! thank you. glad to have found you.

[@zacmitchell]

How has it been working?

[@FATEYYYY]

​@@zacmitchell commenting for the update.

[@DeepestGrave1]

This is the best and only video you'll ever need to strengthen the RC, well done!!

[@juanmartinpayne8332]

I like the way you present the exercises. The variety and purposes of them make the whole video very helpful.

[@damianpatoka9070]

Thank you for this comprehensive approach! This is the best practical video on the matter I've found!

[@LifeisbetterwithaMalinois]

This is amazing thank you so much...❤❤❤ sending this to all my long distance swimming buddies

[@kevinfrench524]

Thanks for the video! It was well organized and clean. Very professional. What I learned from your knowledge is that I can base shoulder training off rotator cuff exercises. I am looking forward to trying my new shoulder routine. This is a very helpful video. Excellent work!

[@neuman_adventures]

Thank you for that mini-program at the end; it really helps putting all the pieces together like that.

[@dallaslong5703]

I've recently hurt my rotator cuff on ... well both my shoulders this video is AMAZING , I totally thank you kindly for the great info!! #StayBlessed

[@SASOak2503]

The most comprehensive routine I have seen on the internet. Thank you!

[@Imustfly]

Nice ! Am nearing the end of my "official" full thickness tear surgery (supra spinatus), and will using these at the gym to really focus on strengthening the entire group. Thanks you so much for this really educational video !

[@fjahan2319]

I too have a tear in the supra spinatus (rotator cuff ) injury. Can it be cure without going to a surgery? What was your case? Is the surgery successful in all the cases? Sorry for asking so many questions😊

[@jefwheeler9479]

@@fjahan2319 so I had partial tears on both my supraspinatus and infraspinatus. I got PRP injections in mine and they feel much better. The injections were 2 weeks apart and I could already see a difference when the doctor was looking at them on the ultrasound during the second session. As long as it's not a complete thickness tear it can be treated with PRP

[@samippudke]

How did you got injury?

[@samippudke]

@@fjahan2319hows it now?

[@cautious1343]

Best video on the subject I've seen so far. And I been at it for some years now.

[@weissweinb]

Your channel always provides so much amazing, evidence based content. You are doing valuable work, thank you for that!

[@puchululina]

I’m so happy there is a channel like yours! Just now I’ m subscribing!

[@dimii27]

THis is very comprehensive, well structured and complete. A very mature and professional approach!

[@rayshaver5253]

Fantastic video, love how you show different ways to hit each area with progression. I really like this.

[@InKent5396]

What an excellent and thoroughly comprehensive video. Subscribed!

[@wndrwmn72a44]

This video was extremely helpful! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I will be definitely applying these exercises to my weekly physical therapy routine.

[@mousab8588]

The best ever elaborated explanation about this case. Thanks a lot.

[@kotosquito]

Question: are the "progressions" supposed to be done together in one workout? Or do you "progress" from 1-2-3-4 during successive workouts? A little unclear on that, but otherwise this video is comprehensive and very clear.

[@guillermosalgado7012]

WOW ! Amazing I found everything I needed for my rehab in one place. Thanks a lot bro!

[@ReginaReRoma]

This is the best video I have seen in along time,,, short, simple and right to the point 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🌹

[@sari-eljarrah]

Excellent explanations. I had rotator cuff surgery in 2019

[@ThatsWhatSheSaid75]

Dude, this video was freakin AMAZING! You provided me with several new rotator cuff workouts and variations to try at the gym. Going to check out more of your videos and subscribe. Thank you!

[@askkevik]

Very informative and helpful. You may have saved this old man’s shoulders. Thank-you!!!

[@Saladon89]

Wow, thank you soo much for the target variations, my right shoulder clicks are gone from doing Scaption 120 degrees. i was doing side lying external rotations, elbow on knee external rotations, and cable external rotation 90 degrees but it did not help with the shoulder clicks. I added the Scaption workout and the clicks disappeared half way into my 2nd set, and barely heard clicks in my 3rd set.

[@abdullahakpinar334]

best exercises for my rehab. thank you so much!

[@RonPascal]

Beautiful editing beautiful video. I've never see a butterfly lateral raise before. Overdelivered. Thank you E3.

[@dmf30]

this was the best set of exercises i have seen.

[@HegelsOwl]

Seen dozens and dozens of vids on the rc. This is the best.

[@byuzman33]

Bro thank you, I did all of these with resistance bands. The clicking and pain in my shoulder is gone. I think I'll do these even everyday.

[@giuseppepierri726]

That was an awesome explanation on exercises. I will definitely be following you. Thank you so so much.

[@Louiseclaire64]

Such a well made video. You are a guided teacher. Thank you so much.

[@99cya]

all very good exercises. very comprehensive. i do a few of them and my shoulder improved a lot. but its also time consuming. i wouldnt do all of them with complete sets in one session. this is gonna take ages :)

[@marting6037]

A huge thank you. So wish I'd found this sooner as few, if any of suggested exercises intuitive to me at least

[@jordanbabcock]

i have watched a LOT of rotator cuff videos (I keep injuring mine bc I'm stupid), this is by far the best!

[@jaimejrtorres7459]

Very good information, presentation. This surely will help others do a proper exercise without straining the muscles.

[@SUMER56510]

Thank you for your Brilliant Exercises ! Seriously It Works

[@tomeastham4486]

Great to get back in shape,thanks for a program that seems to work at getting strength back

[@tylerrea2568]

Absolutely Superb Information!! Great teaching visuals and narration! Top Notch presentation.

[@ourclarioncall]

10:49 This programming is really cool. It’s similar to the direction I’m going in as a beginner /early intermediate. I do lat pull down and then barbell floor press . So similar to A1 and A2 I’ve been wondering where to fit in a rowing type movement and considering doing it like is shown here I’ve also been wondering where to fit in shoulder and rotator cuff stuff as it’s all a bit overwhelming. QUESTION Is there any reason why pullup and push-ups are paired together…. Then OHP and rows? Any specific reason for this ? Thanks Greetings from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💚

[@rlmpproductions]

Excellent! 💯🔥 Thank you! 🙏🏾

[@senu1446]

Can i do my workouts or should i do only these exercises for minimum 12 week

[@user-cp9yo4jk9b]

I am amazed with this method of explaining exercises. This is excellent! Thank you!

[@rbenitez6140]

Does it matters whether you standing or sitting 🤔? I finally found something that I can truly understand 🙏🏽 and work with for full recovery 🙏🏽!

[@davidbraeckmans1098]

Great vid. I'm recovering from an accident with my bike and this will come in handy.

[@nieczerwony]

This is gold. Personally what helped me a lot is to do pushups in back bridge position. I know now the easiest for most people to even got into back bridge, but try to progress as this is very good.

[@flowreader6755]

Phenomenal; a great breakdown and explanation of the exercised needed, how to do them, and when to perform them, all organized in an easy to follow format. Many thanks!

[@spidey9511]

Wow, I was doing a few of these like once a week, gonna have to up my game. You’ve got a comprehensive list her.

[@Nathan-vn5tg]

I love your videos. Is there anyway you could do a video for rehabilitation on an oblique strain. Keep the content coming

[@HowdyDo2]

What do you recommend to use OTHER than resistance bands? Resistance bands have to be hooked onto something and can snap and/or fall off a door knob if you're doing exercises at home and bust a window or hit you in the face, etc.

[@tomsmd7]

Fantastic video, mate. Cheers from New Zealand.

[@jtrain3113]

Your absolutely brilliant at your content it’s so so helpful my man! 😀🙏

[@tonypaella]

This is a great and well structured video!

[@MrGalaxypiano]

Thank you so much for the time you take to share that video with us Great and very helpful info Thanks a lot Have a wonderful time wherever you are

[@Alypinkflower]

That was amazing..extremely helping since I’m trying to regain my acdf c4-c7 with shoulder/arm’s weakness issues.💪🙏

[@balinesematrempit]

Ever u got shoudler dislocated?

[@Alypinkflower]

@@balinesematrempit no I never have one..just this bone degeneration which causes me surgery.