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Cuban Shoulder Rotation - Instructions, Variations & Alternatives

Muscles involved

  • Deltoids

    Also known as

    • Cuban Press

    How to perform

    Cuban Rotation - Shoulder internally rotate

    Cuban Rotation - Shoulder internally rotate

    Cuban Rotation - Shoulder externally rotate

    Cuban Rotation - Shoulder externally rotate

    1. Set up & Starting position (standing, seated, half kneeling)
      Extend your arms straight out from the shoulder and bend the elbows 90° allow the weight to hang straight down.

    2. Concentric phase
      Slowly rotate forearms 180 degrees until your wrists are above the elbows. You should only be rotating at your shoulder joint.

    3. Isometric hold (optional) - Pause for a fraction of a second.

    4. Eccentric phase
      Slowly return to the starting position and repeat.

    Exercise Alternatives