Eccentric
Shoulder flexion eccentrics (supine)
Use slow lowering to improve overhead range and control.
Complete
Why it is used in rehab
A slow eccentric contraction improves joint mobility and working-muscle length, and builds strength overhead (PDF p. 423).
Targets
Starting position
Lie on a bench holding a dumbbell straight up over the shoulder.
Step-by-step
- Keeping the elbow straight, slowly lower the arm back toward overhead.
- Hold 2–3 s, then bend the elbow and bring it back to the start. 2–3 × 10–15.
Movement mechanics: Eccentric control into flexion.
📖 Rehab Science instructions paraphrased from the book’s exercise description
Coaching notes
Common mistakes
- Bending the elbow on the way down
- Arching the back
Easier variation
- No weight
Advanced variation
- Slower lowering
ℹ Additional explanation
Where it appears in Rehab Science
| Protocol | Phase | Group | Prescription | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis) | 2 | Exercises | 434 |
Source: Rehab Science · Ch 16 · PDF p. 434show sources ▾
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