Shoulder Extension Mobility
Shoulder Extension Mobility This Shoulder Extension Mobility exercise aims to increase the mobility of your shoulder, specifically it moving backwards. Improving this mobility will make activities such as getting dressed or reaching behind you easier. In standing whilst holding a pole or a broom stick, take the arm you’re working on straight backwards. Make sure […]
Isometric Shoulder Extension
Isometric Shoulder Extension This exercise is Isometric Shoulder Extension and its aim is to strengthen the muscles on the back of your shoulder and your back, which help move your arm backwards. Standing with your back against a wall and with your elbow bent at 90 degrees. Push the back of your arm or elbow […]
Isometric Shoulder Flexion
Isometric Shoulder Flexion This exercise is Isometric Shoulder Flexion and its aim is to strengthen the muscles on the front of your shoulder, the deltoids, which help move your arm forwards. Standing in front of a wall with your elbow bent at 90 degrees make a fist with your hand, and then push against the […]
Isometric Shoulder Adduction
Isometric Shoulder Adduction This exercise is Isometric Shoulder Adduction and its aim is to strengthen the muscles which help move your arm inwards. In sitting or standing you can have your elbow either bent at 90 degrees or straight down by your side, place a rolled up towel between your arm and your torso, and […]
Isometric Shoulder Abduction
Isometric Shoulder Abduction This exercise is Isometric Shoulder Abduction and its aim is to strengthen the rotator cuff muscles which help move your arm outwards. In sitting or standing have your elbow straight and down by your side, place the back of your hand or wrist against the wall and push against the wall trying […]
Isometric Shoulder Lateral Rotation
Isometric Shoulder Lateral Rotation This exercise is Isometric Shoulder Lateral (External) Rotation and its aim is to strengthen the rotator cuff muscles which help move your arm outwards. In sitting or standing have your elbow bent to 90 degrees, place the back of your hand or wrist on a door frame or something similar, and […]
Isometric Shoulder Medial Rotation
Isometric Shoulder Medial Rotation This exercise is Isometric Shoulder Medial Rotation and its aim is to strengthen the rotator cuff muscles which help move your arm inwards. In sitting or standing have your elbow bent to 90 degrees, place the palm of your hand or wrist on a door frame or something similar, and push […]
Isometric Hip Adduction
Isometric Hip Adduction This exercise is Isometric Hip Adduction and its aim is to strengthen the muscles on the inside of your thighs. Start by lying on your back with your knees bent, with either a ball or towel between your knees. Slowly then put pressure on the ball or towel by bringing your knees […]
Mountain Climbers
Mountain Climbers This exercise is Mountain Climbers and its aim is to strengthen the abdominal muscles, along with the muscles and tendons on the front of your hip. Start by holding yourself up off the floor in a press up position, with a straight line between your feet, knees, hips and shoulder. Then move one […]
Step Ups
Step Ups This exercise is Step Ups and aims to strengthen the entire leg. Place the foot of the leg you intend to work on the bottom step of your stairs. Simply then step up to bring your other leg to match, then return back to the start, where the leg you are working has […]