Shoulder Strengthening Exercises
Resisted Internal Rotation - Stand in a doorway with your elbows bent to 90 degrees and held close to your side. Keep elbows tucked in. Place the palm of your hand flat against the door jam and attempt to move the forearm inward. The movement is resisted by the wall. Hold and repeat.
Resisted External Rotation - Stand with your elbows bent to 90 degrees and your arms held close to your side. Place dentaldam around your wrists. Spread forearms apart to create some tension in the dentaldam. Hold. Relax. Keep elbows tucked in.
Resisted Abduction - Stand with your arm by your side and against a wall. Attempt to lift your arm sideways. The movement is prevented by the wall. Hold. Relax.
Resisted Extension - Stand with your elbow bent to 90 degrees and hold close to your body. Push your elbow back against the wall. Movement is prevented by the wall. Hold. Relax.
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