Shoulder Exercises

When working the shoulders, you don't want to forget the smaller, internal muscles that provide stability and allow your arms to rotate in and out. These small rotator muscles are involved in a variety of activities, so keeping them strong can help protect you from injury. To keep this move safe, keep the range of motion small - you only need to rotate the forearms a few inches to engage the rotators. Rotating too far out could cause injury or pain. If you have any shoulder problems, you may want to check with your doctor before trying this exercise or skip it completely.

1. Hold a resistance band with hands a few inches apart, palms facing up.
2. Keeping the elbows in a fixed position, rotate the forearms out a few inches until you feel the shoulder rotators engage.
3. Rotate the arms back in while keeping tension on the band.
4. Repeat for 1-3 sets of 8-16 reps.
5. This is a small movement and should be done in a slow and controlled manner to avoid injury.