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Saurus · 05-15-2007, 07:15 AM

When doing internal and external rotator cuff exercises, the purpose is to strengthen the rotator cuff muscles, rather than to build rotator cuff size.

However, it is usually suggested that when doing rotator cuff exercises, one should use the 10 rep range, rather than the usual low reps required for building strength.

Why do we not use low reps for rotator cuffs?

Target · 05-15-2007, 07:58 AM

I would think because they are so easily damaged. Not everyone keeps perfect form when lifting high weights, this could lead to injury. Ok quick month long study, you start lifting heavy weights and low reps. You get injured we will find out why.

Saurus · 05-15-2007, 08:07 AM

But if you do use proper form with heavy weights (which I think is possible), and don't get injured, you will be much less likely to get future injuries (the whole point of training them in the first place) than if you used many reps...

Target · 05-15-2007, 08:45 AM

Ya I suppose your right, If you do start doing it would you let me know how it turns out. heck I could go for some good strong rotors.

Doug · 05-15-2007, 09:02 AM

The rotator cuff muscles are very small and because they are used very frequently respond better to higher rep ranges to strengthen them...

Saurus · 05-15-2007, 09:04 AM

Thanks Doug, somehow I knew you'd know the reason.

rep +

Damien · 05-15-2007, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saurus

Thanks Doug, somehow I knew you'd know the reason.

rep +

The real question is, what doesn't he know?

Doug · 05-15-2007, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damien

The real question is, what doesn't he know?

pmsl...."The lottery numbers for this Saturdays draw"....

Doug · 05-15-2007, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigkat

I bet he doesn't know how many licks it takes to get to the center of a tootsie pop! :hahha:

The total number of licks to get to the centre of a Tootsie Pop is 364....

Doug · 05-15-2007, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigkat

<<<Laughing out loud...

How did I know that you'd have an answer for that? lol

05-15-2007, 07:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
Saurus Stealth Mod Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pretoria, South Africa Gender: Male Training Exp: 5-10 Years Current Goal: Build Muscle Photos: Saurus's Gallery Posts: 2,748 Rep Power: 70	Rotator Cuff Question When doing internal and external rotator cuff exercises, the purpose is to strengthen the rotator cuff muscles, rather than to build rotator cuff size. However, it is usually suggested that when doing rotator cuff exercises, one should use the 10 rep range, rather than the usual low reps required for building strength. Why do we not use low reps for rotator cuffs? __________________ A person is only as big as the dream they dare to live.

05-15-2007, 08:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
Saurus Stealth Mod Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pretoria, South Africa Gender: Male Training Exp: 5-10 Years Current Goal: Build Muscle Photos: Saurus's Gallery Posts: 2,748 Rep Power: 70	But if you do use proper form with heavy weights (which I think is possible), and don't get injured, you will be much less likely to get future injuries (the whole point of training them in the first place) than if you used many reps... __________________ A person is only as big as the dream they dare to live.

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Doug Trusted Advisor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK Gender: Male Training Exp: 20+ Years Current Goal: Build Muscle Photos: Doug's Gallery Posts: 29,814 Rep Power: 1201	The rotator cuff muscles are very small and because they are used very frequently respond better to higher rep ranges to strengthen them... __________________ Doug Not Joined The Forum Yet?? CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. *** My Articles and Workouts Page - Click Here** * My fitness Centre Site - Gemini Fitness Centre * My Nutrition & Diet site - Coming Soon "You can't out-train a lousy diet"

05-15-2007, 09:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
Saurus Stealth Mod Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pretoria, South Africa Gender: Male Training Exp: 5-10 Years Current Goal: Build Muscle Photos: Saurus's Gallery Posts: 2,748 Rep Power: 70	Thanks Doug, somehow I knew you'd know the reason. rep + __________________ A person is only as big as the dream they dare to live.

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05-15-2007, 07:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
Target Coming Up The Ranks Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New York Gender: Male Training Exp: < 6 Months Current Goal: Build Muscle Photos: Target's Gallery Posts: 150 Rep Power: 6	I would think because they are so easily damaged. Not everyone keeps perfect form when lifting high weights, this could lead to injury. Ok quick month long study, you start lifting heavy weights and low reps. You get injured we will find out why.

05-15-2007, 08:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
Target Coming Up The Ranks Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New York Gender: Male Training Exp: < 6 Months Current Goal: Build Muscle Photos: Target's Gallery Posts: 150 Rep Power: 6	Ya I suppose your right, If you do start doing it would you let me know how it turns out. heck I could go for some good strong rotors.