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 ...

The prone Y-raise is a simple yet effective exercise that can enhance your shoulder stability and posture. By targeting the upper back and shoulder muscles, this movement helps in building strength ...

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 ...

The labrum is a narrow piece of cartilage that supports the stability of the humerus bone to the shoulder socket. It is also where other ligaments come together to support the ball-and-socket joint, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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, ...

As a professional climber for 30 years and a longtime climbing coach, Lisa Rands has honed a 30-minute routine of stretches and conditioning exercises that help climbers stay healthy and balanced.

Capped delts are one of those features on a physique that just stand out. Even under a baggy t-shirt, a pair of strong ...