The rotator cuff is the collective term for the intricate system of muscles and tendons that surround your shoulder joint. Strong rotator cuffs are essential for just about every upper-body exercise – from the obvious shoulder press to flyes and pull-ups. Unfortunately, this is also one of the areas of the body most prone to tears – particularly among regular weight lifters.
To prevent an injury to the rotator cuff, there are a number of strengthening exercises you should be performing regularly – either at the beginning of your shoulder/ upper-body workouts or as part of a more general prehab routine.