Though they are considered to be among the most flexible joints in our body, shoulders still remain one of the most common spots of pain. usually caused by wear and tear due to overuse and little recovery time, this is also common among people who have desk-bound jobs and are hunched over their computers.
Experts say that a constant or nagging pain in your shoulder may also lead to poor posture, neck pain and other issues like breathing difficulty. That apart, excessive pressure on your shoulders while working out without proper guidance can injure the joints, too. So, here are some exercises to loosen up those stiff shoulder muscles. Ideally, they should be done under proper supervision.
Pic: Side planks help in strengthening muscles
SIDE PLANKS WITH A TWIST:
The coolest thing about this one is that this shoulder-opening exercise also works your love handles.
HOW TO DO IT: On a yoga mat, lie down on your right side and stack both legs on each other. Now, lift your body off the mat by pressing the right forearm into the mat (see pic on top). Stretch your left hand towards the ceiling, straightening your arm. keep your hips square, in a straight line, and your legs and feet stacked on top of each other, as you twist your torso, and reach the left hand down under your waist and bring it up to the ceiling again. Repeat.
Pic: Front to side shoulder raise targets the front and side deltoids
SHOULDER CIRCLES:
This stretching exercise helps improve your shoulder's range of motion and prepares the joints for various chores like heavy lifting. It also makes for a great dynamic stretch before a workout and throughout the day to ease muscle tension.
HOW TO DO IT: Stand with your feet shoulder distance apart and raise your hand up with your fingers pointing towards the ceiling. Next, swing your arms in front of yourself, and then rotate them.
STEERING WHEEL:
This relieves tension and strengthens your front shoulder muscles.
HOW TO DO IT:Hold a dumbbell with both hands and stand with your feet hip-distance apart. Your palms should face each other. Keep arms extended ahead of you. Now,use the steering wheel motion and rotate the dumbbell from one side to the other.
FRONT TO SIDE SHOULDER RAISE:
Targeting the front and side deltoids in one fluid motion, this exercise needs you to keep your arms as straight as possible the entire time.
HOW TO DO IT:Hold a dumbbell with both hands and stand with feet hip-distance apart. Your palms should be facing down. Lift dumbbells directly in front of your chest while you keep your arms straight and torse still. Lower and repeat(see pic below). Next, lft sideways and then lower again.
pic:Avoid battling ropes as they put extra pressure on shoulders
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