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 ...
A strong set of shoulders is important for an active daily life. Not only does the shoulder joint have the largest range of motion in the body, but the muscles of the shoulder girdle are also ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
Regular resistance training that engages your shoulder muscles—primarily your deltoids, the rounded muscles that cover your shoulder joint—can help you remain functionally fit and avoid painful ...
Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor and has been writing about health, fitness, and science here since 2015. Beth was the recipient of the 2017 Carnegie Science Award in science ...
Building bigger shoulders is more about proper form, range of motion, and maximum tension—and far less about lifting super heavy. Exercise scientist Mike Israetel, PhD, of Renaissance Periodization, ...