If you spend a lot of time at the computer or on your phone, there’s a good chance that you’re no stranger to shoulder tightness, which can happen when the arms are held out in front of the body for a ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

This simple cable movement delivers constant tension, better control, and stronger shoulders—making it a go-to exercise for ...

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 ...

If you've ever suffered a shoulder injury, you'll know how much it can impact your life, whether that be through causing pain and discomfort, affecting day-to-day activities such as sport, or even ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...