This guide provides some of the most popular shoulder exercises with dumbbells to enhance your workout routine. We hope you enjoy the content of this guide. Military Press This exercise will focus on all three deltoids: anterior, lateral, and posterior. Start by sitting on the edge of the bench. Take the dumbbells in each hand. Press the arms upwards to the ceiling with the palms facing away from the body. Slowly lower the arms to start position. Repeat the process. Perform 3 sets of 15 repetitions. Dumbbell Front Raises Stand with your dumbbells in your hand and with the back of your hands facing forward. Lift your arms 90 degrees in front of you while exhaling. Hold briefly and return to the starting position. Dumbbell Reverse Flyes This...

Injuries Related to Overuse Overuse is a result of the cumulative affect of repetitive stress on anatomical structures, such as the shoulder. Overuse can be a result of trauma to any of the following in any combination: muscle, tendons, cartilage, ligaments, bursae, fascia, and bone. Interactions between individual and extrinsic factors determine the risk of overuse. Muscle weakness, joint laxity, inflexibility, misaligned bones and limb asymmetries are all individual factors that increase the risk of overuse. Extrinsic factors include errors in training, such as exercise without recovery, excess load, or an imbalance in muscle groups. Impingement is a result of the front edge of the shoulder blade or acromion, impinges upon the surface of the...

In order to ensure proper recovery, one must engage in a thorough post operative surgery exercise program. The patient must make the exercises a priority in order to minimize any delays in recovery. Stretching and strengthening exercises should be incorporated into the exercise regimen, as soon as possible, post operative. However, it is essential to consult a physician before engaging in any post operative exercise to ensure that an appropriate regimen is selected. A physician will typically supervise the initial stages of rehabilitation to ensure that the proper muscles are being targeted and that no additional stress or damage are being added to the current injury. Importance of Shoulder Exercises Adhesive Capsulitis or frozen shoulder is one...

Before engaging in a shoulder exercise regimen, one must first understand the anatomy of the shoulder, types of programs available, and potential risks of the exercise. The shoulder is comprised of three major bones and two major muscle groups. The clavicle (collarbone), the humerus (upper arm bone), and the scapula (shoulder blade) are the major bones that comprise the shoulder. The deltoid and trapezius (rotator cuff) are the major muscle groups that hold the shoulder together and allow for movement of the shoulder . The head of the humerus fits into the glenoid (rounded socket) of the scalpula. The trapezius muscles or the “rotator cuff” are a combination of muscles and tendons that keep your humerus centered in the glenoid. They cover the...