Your typical shoulder workout may be full of overhead presses and lateral raises. But banded internal and external shoulder rotations are one underrated exercise duo you don't want to leave out of ...
Let’s be honest, warming up your shoulders is not the most exciting part of your workout routine. Swinging your arms draws more attention in the gym than hopping on the treadmill to raise your heart ...
A chiropractor explains why shoulder strength and stability is key for posture, along with four dynamic shoulder exercises to try. Moms love to remind us to “put our shoulders back” in order to have ...
As someone who strength trains often, my shoulders are constantly put to work. They get hit anytime I press weight overhead or hoist my body to the top of a pull-up bar; even the simple act of ...
Fun fact: The shoulder joint is the most flexible joint in the body because of its ball-and-socket structure, which allows for a wide range of movements. Shoulder mobility exercises and stretches can ...
Strengthening and mobility exercises can often help reduce shoulder pain and improve joint flexibility. Shoulder pain is a common symptom that affects an estimated 18–26% of adults. In one 2017 ...
Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Your shoulders are an ...
Stress can cause neck and shoulder pain, but cold weather is also a factor. When it gets cold, muscles tighten and blood flow decreases, leading to stiffness. Poor posture makes this worse. Luckily, ...
The shoulder plays a key role in movements necessary for everyday activities. Older adults can protect their shoulders by performing exercises that focus on strength and mobility. Reaching, lifting, ...