Should exercises for the rotator cuff be done at the same time as other shoulder's exercises?
I'm interested in doing exercises for strengthening the rotator's cuff, as suggested in this question/answer and other good resources.
My question is, do these deserve their own spot in the training schedule or can they be done at the same time as regular shoulder exercises? Should they be done at a certain distance from shoulder training etc.
NOTE: I do not have any shoulder injury or pain.
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Personally, unless you have a known deficiency or need to strengthen them for a specific reason, I would just let your normal training take care of them. They are ancillary muscles for most movements (Which means accessory or helping muscles), and their primary function is to stabilize/rotate the upper arm, mostly by keeping the head of the humerus in place in the shoulder.
You could add a segment specifically to train them, but then you run the risk of overtraining them since they are used so much in other movements. ANY motion where the arm is moving is going to use the SITS muscles, so they are getting trained any time you do rows, presses, pullups, etc.
If you do decide to train them on their own, use light weights and strict attention to form.
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