6 Shoulder Mobility Exercises (And Stretches) For INSTANT Improvement
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The shoulder mobility exercises and stretches in this video are exactly what I've used to go from a desk jockey who could hardly put his shirt on without feeling shoulder pain to a fit 35-year-old who does handstands, dragon flags and back bridges. Enjoy!
📕 VIDEO CHAPTERS 📕
Intro (I need sunglasses) 00:00
Warm-Up Routine 1:00
Shoulder Extension Lifts 4:23
Lat Pulls 5:36
Shoulder Dislocates With Band 6:29
Wall Circles 7:51
Scapular Pull Ups 8:52
Scapular Push Ups 9:21
How To Use This Routine: 9:46
Outro (it's not a tractor) 10:50
To really improve shoulder mobility you'll want to work on gradually increasing your ROM on these 6 exercises. However, if you're in need of a lot of work, you will notice some improvement after just 1 or 2 sessions. These stretches and exercises work so well that some results can be noticed almost instantly.
I show some shoulder mobility exercises with band and stick (dowel or broomstick will work), while other exercises require zero equipment or just a wall. The only exercise that requires legit fitness equipment is the scapular pull ups which require a pull up bar.
WARNING: if you experience any pain while doing these exercises, immediately stop and consult with a doctor or (preferably) physical therapist. You may have a muscular imbalance causing an impingement, which should be corrected before trying to improve your ROM on these exercises.
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Always had that clicking in my elbow and wrists, first time I did this routine gone. Straight away you sir have earned a donation 🤑
This was just what I needed now we need the Hamstring mobility video you said it was coming 10 months ago
@MinusTheGym
3 жыл бұрын
😆 yes, more mobility videos are coming. Thanks for the reminder!
U actually listen to your viewers!!!! Nice vids on shoulder stretches man, u don’t even know how much this vid helps
Fantastic video, shoulder mobility is definitely something I have to work on
Thank you for this video it was very helpful for my shoulders!
Recovery exercises I did after a shoulder surgery were pretty much the same. It helped me to get 90% of my range of motion back even though it took almost a year. I'd strongly recommend to use the video and all the advices in it. Thanks!
Great video brother and much needed thank you
Great vid thanks. No problem with sound.
Good exercises and instructions, thanks.
Thank you ! Very helpful.
Excellent content.
Thank you so much for this❤
Your videos are always great as usual.
Thanks for the videos man I'm using these as a guide for my journey 👍
Great video, it helps me a lot
Holy crap! I did all but the last two, just a quick set of them, and for the first time in years, no noise when I rotated my shoulders after doing those.
Thanks!
Congrats and loved the outdoor view. great video
Good info
Great exercises. Could you please do a video demonstrating each exercise with a count of reps. Most appreciated.
Very informative! Hello from Japan 🙏
Nice video ❤
Great
This is quite helpful. Please make a video on hip mobility and progressions in obtaining quality hip mobility.
Feels Great when doing this
Class sir
Thanks for sharing, great content! I've just started doing your shoulder impingement routine (from the other video) to try and fix it for myself. Do you think doing this in addition will accelerate the process?
very good results after exercise
Great vid Ryan! Thanks! Time for a new pair of Oakleys bud!
Thanks man
@MinusTheGym
3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome
Muito obrigado aqui do Brazil
Wow 0 dislikes so far!amazing!keep the good work and thanks
Your good God Bless
Muito bom
NICE VIDEO. REALLY USEFUL. CAN YOU TEACH BENT ARM PLANCHE
I quite liked that you was outside
Thanks for this. Should I do these exercises everyday?
My god! These really work! A lot! 😁😁 How many times a week should you do them?
Thank you! If I have impingement syndrome pain in my shoulder, can I do it or find another workout?
Warm ups: Shoulder rolls (x5-10 both directions) T-shape arm circles (x10-20 both directions) T-shape arm rotations (x10-20 both directions) Cat-cow (x10) Stretches: Shoulder extension (30-60 seconds) Corner stretch (30-60 seconds) Child's pose (30-60 seconds) (Variation) Elevated Mobility exercises: (2-3 sets x 8 reps) Shoulder extension lifts (palm downwards) Lat pulls on floor (with stick/pipe) Shoulder dislocates (with band) Wall circles (palm touching wall) Scapular pull ups Scapular push ups
A little tip here, if you scratch your back be sure to alternate your hands, as I found my left arm has better mobility than right(always holding a mouse), works on your shoulder extension and abduction and lateral rotation if I'm right?
So nice neighborhood your living in 🥰 Beautiful
@MinusTheGym
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Yeah, I love it here. Very open. Lots of farms and fields.
Sorry this is way off topic of this video, but I have been practicing the frog stand, and I can hold it for about 18 seconds tops on my second day of practicing. But I feel like maybe my legs are to split apart or too wide. My knees are definitely not sliding outside of my arms cuz the back of my arms hurt when I do it. Thanks!
This is the video I've been looking for!! My left shoulder is constantly popping and cracking. I'll have to try these out and hope to see some improvement. Thanks!
@yz249
2 жыл бұрын
How's it gone?
Most fitness coaches advocate against the behind the next lat pulls because it is uncomfortable, especially when done with weights. Your version should be just fine. I also do the shoulder dislocates with bands.
Great video man. How's your little baby doing?
@MinusTheGym
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! She’s great. Holding her right now as I reply to you :)
I have a left shoulder implant. What should I look out for while doing these stretches?
Hi Ryan Ive been working out for 1 month and I notice that my right side of my body has built more muscle than my left side do you anything about that?
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Nice friend I m from indian😊😊😊
Can towel or rope be substitute for dowel
may i suggest at 8.20 to avoid to lean on your knees to protect patella and stand on your feet doing the exertion you describe.Congrats for the video.This is my experience I gained after 4 meniscus surgeries and knee arthritis.
@luciddreams5272
Жыл бұрын
or add knee pads they help😄
My right shoulder is tighter than my left I don't even know how, thanks for posting this video 😊
@MinusTheGym
3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome 😊 It could be because of something you do in your day to day life. Pay close attention to how you sit, hold the steering wheel, reach for the mouse and keyboard, etc. It’s crazy how much these things can impact us. My left lat has always been a little tighter than my right because of how I reach my left arm across the steering wheel (and other things I do).
@akhiljohnthomas2094
3 жыл бұрын
Yea that makes sense I'll follow ur tips shoulder health is important for calisthenics
Chicken necking😂😂. Another great video, thank you!
Pass my regards to Olivia
I'm using a lot of shoulder dislocations but like you said. when I'm feeling restriction then I'm widening my grip. And how's your new born?
@MinusTheGym
3 жыл бұрын
Good! You don’t want to force anything and hurt yourself. And she’s doing great! Thanks for asking :)
Would it be fine to do this prior to a calisthenics workout?
@MinusTheGym
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. It will get your shoulders nice and warmed up for it 👍
Hi how frequently would you work through these? Daily? Twice a week? Also can I reduce frequency after improvement? Thanks
@MinusTheGym
8 ай бұрын
At least 3x a week to see results, but the more, the better. If you can do that routine daily or near daily, you’ll have faster and more pronounced results
@jimjamjom1
8 ай бұрын
@@MinusTheGym great thank you
9:09 how come your shoulders are uneven? is your left side more "activated" than the right at this moment?
@MinusTheGym
3 жыл бұрын
capbst 🤔 yeah, looks like my left side did a little more work on the 1st rep but then things evened out on the 2nd rep. No idea how I missed that during editing lol
Im too fat to put the whole body against the wall(nose,chest,hips,and toes...morbid obese here workin on it), how can we keep form in check while losing lots of weight? Thanks in advance
swear that's my mums yoga instructor? xaxaxa
Your neighborhood is beautiful where do you live?
@MinusTheGym
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I live in northern Illinois. McHenry County.
Can I do this everyday?
@MinusTheGym
3 жыл бұрын
Romina Lazaroff every day might be a bit much. I’d suggest starting off with 3 or 4 times per week. If you don’t experience any soreness or pain (like an impingement) then you could do it more, I guess, but it shouldn’t be necessary.
@romina141086
3 жыл бұрын
@@MinusTheGym thank you
Hello Johnny sins, give me advice i cause my Left shoulder a minor injury after i did a burpee. 1/2 days have passed and it still hurts
@MinusTheGym
3 жыл бұрын
RICE - rest, ice, compression, elevation. So basically, avoid upper body exercises for now, apply ice several times a day for 20 minutes at a time to reduce inflammation, and wrap an ace bandage on it for compression (the shoulder is naturally above heart level so that takes care of the E in RICE). Lay off the exercise and use this treatment until pain has completely subsided and you can do basic shoulder movements without pain again. Without working with you 1:1 I can’t say what’s causing this imbalance of yours. Your best bet is to work with a physical therapist. But if that’s not an option, run through all the upper body stretches to find out what’s tight and then stretch those muscles regularly. Also work to strengthen the opposing muscle groups with bands. It’s very common that internal rotators (pecs, subscapularis) are tight and need to be stretched while the external rotators of the upper back need to be strengthened. This is from all the hunching we do with computers and such. But only a physical therapist is truly qualified to diagnose what’s wrong. And , of course, it’s always possible you just slipped into bad form during the burpee...
@ragingbeast448
3 жыл бұрын
Minus The Gym noICE thanks
nice, but you shouldn't stretch for so long before the real drills, better to stay around 20sec
Why jonny sins is making workout video 😂