The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body, and excessive mobility demands stability. Many types of athletes--including climbers, cyclists, weightlifters, and triathletes--should build ...

Ask someone in the gym to point to their trapezius muscles, and they’ll probably gesture toward the small mounds nestled ...

Maintaining healthy shoulders is important for staying independent in older age. These strength and mobility exercises can keep the arms moving well. It’s hard to overstate the importance of the ...

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, ...

Internal Rotation is an often-overlooked exercise for the shoulders. It is important however, as it helps strengthen the rotator cuff, increases stability of the shoulder joint and improves range of ...

Fight shoulder popping with exercises that strengthen your rotator cuff and help stabilize your shoulder joint.

This article was medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barchi, MD, a sports medicine specialist and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board, on June 17, 2019. The shoulders are the most flexible joint ...

Shoppers say it’s a “quick and consistent way to help stay fit.” This hypertrophy shoulder workout utilizes supersets to promote serious muscle growth across your deltoids (and your traps, too). These ...

While ripped arms look good, strong shoulders will help you move through life easier. The muscles in your shoulders are involved in every upper body movement, whether you realize it or not. Every ...

Patients with breast cancer who participate in a tailored exercise program after surgery have better shoulder function after 1 month compared with those who received usual care. Acute discomfort and ...

The One-Leg Shoulder Abduction and Extension exercise improves balance while strengthening the shoulder to improve the range of motion in your golf swing and help prevent rotator cuff injuries. This ...