YOUR SHOULDERS ARE more involved in your workout sessions than you might think. Whether you're focusing on specific muscle groups to anchor your training plan (think leg day, back day, chest day, etc.

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 ...

Fitness experts in the U.S. are highlighting a smarter way to train shoulders without aggravating elbow pain, especially for ...

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, ...

I have received many emails concerning past injuries from Military.com readers. There are many types of injuries; this article will focus on the three most common. According to the Navy Bureau 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 ...

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 ...

There are many causes of arthritis, and most of them occur in the shoulders. In general, a condition is called arthritis when it causes one of your joints to become chronically swollen, uncomfortable, ...

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 ...

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 ...