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By Coach Voris, NASM-CPT · Fitness & Training · rotator cuff, shoulder prehab, injury prevention, fitness, exercise science
A rotator cuff prehab routine is a series of exercises designed to strengthen and stabilize the muscles and tendons surrounding the shoulder joint, reducing the risk of injury and improving performance. This comprehensive guide will walk you through building and implementing an effective prehab program. Key Takeaways: A rotator cuff prehab routine focuses on strengthening the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis muscles. Key exercises include external rotations, internal rotations, scaptions, and face pulls. Consistency is crucial for effective prehab; aim to perform these exercises 2-3 times per week. Proper form is paramount to prevent further injury. The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and their tendons that surround the shoulder joint (glenohumeral joint). These muscles – supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis – work together to provide stability to the shoulder socket and enable a wide range of motion for the arm. Research consistently shows that a strong and balanced rotator cuff is vital for preventing common shoulder injuries like impingement syndrome, tendonitis, and tears. Prehabilitation, or "prehab," is the practice …
