Shoulder lateral rotation exercises are not all made the same. In the side laying position you can gain a relatively higher contribution to the lateral rotating rotator cuff muscles (infraspinatus and supraspinatus) compared to a cable or band based standing lateral rotation. This is particularly evident if you have a history of shoulder pain.
Shoulder Lateral Rotation - Side laying
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