Side-laying interior rotation

The Side-laying interior rotation is a beginner barbell exercise that works the Shoulders. Follow the steps below.

Target musclesShoulders
EquipmentBarbell
LevelBeginner

How to do the Side-laying interior rotation

  1. Laying on your side and using the arm closest to the bench, maintain a 90 degree bend at the elbow and allow the weight to fall towards the ground past the bench as low as comfortable.
  2. Bring the weight up using only rotation of the shoulder to the opposing shoulder.

Recommended sets & reps

SetRepsRest
Set 112 reps30s rest
Set 210 reps30s rest
Set 38 reps30s rest
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Instructions adapted from wger.de under CC BY-SA 4.0. Compiled by FitBot Coach.