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 ...

If you engage in any sort of athletic endeavor, you know that any stretching you do tends to emphasize the lower body, if you even stretch at all. It makes sense: Your hamstrings, quads, and calves ...

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, ...

Know which exercises require extra precautions due to their inherent risk of injury.

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 ...

Standing shoulder exercises after 50 from a CSCS, 5 band and bodyweight moves to rebuild muscle with less joint stress.

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, ...

Upper arm flab exercises after 50 from a CSCS coach, 4 fast morning moves to firm arms with bands and bodyweight.

Consistent reps can help strengthen the upper back and improve posture to ease neck pain over time.