Shoulder Dislocations

Exercise Overview

The shoulder dislocations exercise is a shoulder mobility warm up that can be completed before any upper body workouts or athletic activities. Start by holding a broomstick or dowel wider than shoulder distance apart with an overhand grip. Raise it up and over your head and down behind your back. Slowly reverse and repeat. You can shorten the distance between your hands to increase difficulty.

Muscles Involved

Glenohumeral JointScapulothoracic JointAcromioclavicular JointSternoclavicular Joint

Related Conditions

Shoulder ImpingementOsteolysis of the Distal ClavicleRotator Cuff TearLong Head Biceps TendinitisAC Joint SprainShoulder calcific tendinitis

Equipment Needed

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