How to avoid rotator cuff problems
When people do weight training, they focus only on superficial muscles.
For the shoulder, the exercises emphasize the deltoid and trapezius muscles and not the deeper cuff rotator muscles. They are critical for a healthy shoulder because these muscles are responsible for strength and stability of the joint during the different range of motion of the movement.
If you have already weak shoulders, you probably need specific exercises like external rotation: you can do it lying on the side with a light dumbbell or standing using a cable.
But to avoid on the long-term rotator cuff problem, you have to do overhead exercises: the Turkish get up is one of the best and, in addition, it is a terrific core exercise.
Start with a light dumbbell (or kettlebell), lying on the back. Get up in a controlled fashion, keeping the weight straight overhead until you are in the standing position. Then go back.
If you have already weak shoulders, you probably need specific exercises like external rotation: you can do it lying on the side with a light dumbbell or standing using a cable.
But to avoid on the long-term rotator cuff problem, you have to do overhead exercises: the Turkish get up is one of the best and, in addition, it is a terrific core exercise.
Start with a light dumbbell (or kettlebell), lying on the back. Get up in a controlled fashion, keeping the weight straight overhead until you are in the standing position. Then go back.
Resources: The Ultimate Rotator Cuff Training Guide
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