Easy Shoulder Strengthening Exercises

Overhead Press (Barbell or Dumbbell):  Sit or stand with a barbell or dumbbells at shoulder level. Press the weight overhead, fully extending your arms. Lower the weight back to shoulder level

Lateral Raises: Hold dumbbells at your sides.  Lift your arms out to the sides, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.  Stop when your arms are parallel to the ground, then lower them back down

Front Raises: Hold dumbbells in front of your thighs.  Lift your arms straight in front of you, stopping at shoulder height.  Lower the weights back to the starting position.

Face Pulls:  Use a cable machine with a rope attachment.  Pull the rope towards your face, keeping your upper arms parallel to the ground. Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together

Shrugs: Hold dumbbells or a barbell at your sides.  Elevate your shoulders towards your ears.  Lower them back down in a controlled manner

Rotator Cuff Exercises: Internal and external rotation exercises using resistance bands or light dumbbells can help strengthen the rotator cuff muscles

Upright Rows: Hold a barbell or dumbbells in front of your thighs.  Pull the weight straight up towards your chin, keeping it close to your body