You may be able to improve mobility in your shoulders with stretches, such as the cross-arm stretch, and exercises with and without weights. These can include rows and arm swings. Whether you have ...

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 ...

Musculoskeletal injuries are commonplace in the fire industry; it’s rare to find a seasoned firefighter without some sort of nagging pain. And although fitness awareness and fitness levels have ...

Exercises, including yoga poses and gentle stretches, can help lengthen and strengthen the shoulder muscles and relieve pain. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and bring your awareness to your ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Choose four moves from the video above to complete a shoulder-focused circuit, performing 10 reps of each move throughout two to three sets. Rest for less than 30 seconds between exercises and for one ...

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, ...

If one of the many TikToks about rounded shoulders pops up on your FYP, it might be a sign to sit up straighter. It’s so common to hunch over your phone or computer, whether you’re working, scrolling, ...