Strengthening shoulder muscles can help improve your arm swing and posture. Strong shoulders allow you to move more freely and with greater stability when performing various activities, including golfing or playing tennis.
There are a few simple exercises that you can do at home to strengthen your shoulders. Try the following four exercises two times per week:
– Seated military press: Lie on your back on the floor with palms flat on the ground next to your sides. Place feet slightly wider than hip width apart, pointed straight up towards the ceiling, and lift weights off of the ground using arms extended overhead until arms are parallel to torso. Lower weight back down to starting position by pressing elbows directly into ribs while keeping hands stationary at sides. Do 8–10 reps for each side.
– Side lateral raises: Position yourself sideways on an incline bench with Arms folded behind head;; Upper body should remain in same plane as floor; Feet should be positioned 12″ (30 cm) away from wall; Keep spine neutral.; With dumbbells held at right hand side, raise them toward left elbow until forearm is above waist height., Pause briefly then return weight to start position by squeezing right biceps.; Do 3–5 sets of 10 reps.(For those suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome/chiropractor advised not perform this exercise.)
