Example exercises
2. Shoulder exercises
2.4. Standing shoulder flexion
Standing shoulder flexion
Movements strengthened: Shoulder flexion strength.
Suitable for: 3-5/5 shoulder flexion strength.
Instructions:
- Person sitting or standing with arms by their side
- With elbow straight, the arm should be lifted forward and toward the ceiling.
- Hold for 5 seconds and slowly return
- Repeat 10 times
- For active against gravity (3/5) movement – independent movement
- For active against some resistance (4/5) movement – start with a bottle of water as weight
- For active against resistance (5/5) movement – start with a bottle filled with sand as weight
Where this movement should be felt:
Person should feel this in their anterior and lateral shoulder.
