Goyo Montero: “In Cuba I learned on many levels”

The Standing Cuban Rotation with dumbbells achieves several objectives in building stronger and high performing shoulders. In no particular order: You learn from this exercise how to maintain elbow positioning while rotating primarily through your shoulder joint. You train the infraspinatus in a standing position, with the shoulders elevated; this context is similar to the cycling of an olympic lift. You learn to have symmetry between sides, which is important for anyone using a barbell since yo

The seated Cuban Rotation is an important accessory exercise, especially for those who do olympic lifting where the shoulder will be rotating while elevated. . There should be no pain or discomfort with this exercise. If there is, change angles until it is pain free. . Grab 1 dumbbell or small weight plate in each hand. . Flex your shoulder joints until your triceps are around parallel with the floor, with palms facing forward. . Slowly lower the weights, keeping your elbows bent at 90 degrees.

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