Shoulder Exercise Program 

A proper exercise program can enhance an athlete's level of performance and can accelerate the body's recovery process. This shoulder exercise program is a simple series of exercises that prepares the body for overhead activities, including baseball, softball, tennis and swimming.

Incorporating this 15-minute program into your training session can help decrease the chance of injury and should be an essential component of every shoulder workout routine.

View demonstrations of each exercise in the following video or download shoulder exercises.

Standing Shoulder Exercise Series

Watch video – 25 reps*

• Anterior shoulder raise
• Lateral shoulder raise
• Anterior shoulder raise at 45°
• Suitcase lift

The above set of exercises should be performed in a continuous series.

• Horizontal abduction

Prone Shoulder Exercises

• Prone touchdown
• Prone "T"s
• Prone "Y"s
• Ski jumper

Supine Exercises

• Load and lower external rotation with tubing
• Supine bridges
• Supine bridges (arms rotated)

Standing Biceps Curls with Tubing

• Supination biceps curl
• Pronation biceps curl

Prone Exercises Standing Option

• Prone exercises without a table

Common Exercise Mistakes

• Anterior shoulder raise
• Horizontal abduction
• Prone touchdown
• Prone "T"s, prone "Y"s and ski jumper
• Supine tubing
• Supine foam roller

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