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 ...

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 ...

If your shoulder workouts have begun to feel more like maintenance sessions, with few results to show for your endless reps, it might be time to change things up. Despite the dizzying list of shoulder ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...