Many athletes are lifting a lot of weight and due to the excessive exertion many are hurting their rotator cuff(s). As trainers, we see a lot of baseball players needing to protect their shoulders to prevent injury. Rotator cuff exercises and shoulder exercises with Myosource Kinetic Bands Upper Body Workout Bands will help prevent injury as well as increase strength, flexibility, power, and durability.  Rotator cuff injury is very common in a variety of sports.  Athletes should perform rotator cuff exercises and shoulder exercises to help prevent injury.  

Lighter weight is used in taking care of a rotator cuff. We recommend using Myosource KB Upper Body Workout Bands to perform rotator cuff exercises. This will increase blood flow to the shoulder and allow you to become stronger while using your own body weight. The kinetic bands will add tension to each movement without causing strain by too much weight. In the event of rotator cuff injury, the bands will help with rehabilitation.  

Kinetic Bands Upper Body Without Bands for Rotator Cuff exercises and Shoulder exercises:

Follow this recommended upper body workout 3-4 times each week to keep your body safe and strong.

What you'll need:

• Kinetic Bands Upper Body Workout Bands
• A strong pole to attach one side of the band to,

Rotator Cuff Exercises:

• Grab Kinetic Bands Upper Body Without Band and pull it against the chest
• Externally rotate your shoulder to warm up the shoulder

Straight Arms:

• Start with a straight arm and pull out the band as shown in the video above
• Return your arm to starting position – slowly use a 3 second count on the way back
• Repeat for 8-12 reps. Switch arms

External Rotation: Concentrate on external rotators in this move.

• Place one hand under armpit and pull out the band
• Do not "chicken wing" arm - keep it in a strong rotation
• Return your arm to starting position during a 3 second count on the way back
• Repeat for 8-12 reps. Switch arms

External Rotation at High L Position:  

• Create a high "L" with your arm
• Position the kinetic band at chest-level
• Rotate shoulder, count to 3 and then back
• Do not overextend your shoulder
• Repeat for 8-12 reps
• Switch arms

Finish with Straight Arms:

• Return to the initial straight arm move
• This time pulse the move for 5-6 seconds
• Switch arms

These are great shoulder exercises and rotator cuff exercises using Myosource Kinetic Bands Upper Body Workout Bands.  Your body will thank you.