(Video 6/7) Extra content: rotator cuff (Peter Attia and Jesse Schwartzman)

Well SupportedThe shoulder is stabilized by the four rotator cuff muscles: teres minor, infraspinatus, supraspinatus, and subscapularis, rather than a true ball and socket joint.

Partially SupportedPerforming rotator cuff exercises with the elbow pressed against the knee to full range of motion effectively accesses the rotator cuff muscles.

Partially SupportedPeter Attia prefers to perform rotator cuff exercises sitting on a bench with the elbow supported on a dumbbell rack.

Partially SupportedPeter Attia prefers a simple rotator cuff exercise with 10-20 lbs over band exercises due to non-linear resistance.

Partially SupportedStrengthening the infraspinatus muscle, an external shoulder rotator, contributes to shoulder health.