Shoulders tend to give trouble as a person gets older and older.

This is why it’s important to take action and implement high-quality shoulder mobility exercises.

Here are the best shoulder mobility exercises and what makes them useful.

1) Shoulder Controlled Articular Rotation

This is a fascinating exercise and can offer tremendous results as soon as it’s performed.

In general, the exercise involves optimally moving the shoulder joint to maximize its full range of motion. This makes it easier to activate the stabilizers in this part of the body and make sure it remains flexible. This can also improve joint health.

To do this the right way, it’s important to begin in a straight line and make sure the body is still. From this position, lock the abs, squeeze the glutes, squeeze the fist, and release the shoulder.

For the movement, it’s important to make sure the arm remains up. From this position, shrug up while trying to turn the palm downwards. This will rotate the arm. While doing this, it’s important to make sure the arm remains in the same position during the movement. As soon as the hip is reached, the palm needs to look away from the body. At this point, go back to the start point by going in the opposite direction.

2) Floor Slides

Floor slides are an underrated should mobility exercise and can do great things when it comes to increasing flexibility in the joint.

To begin the movement, it’s time to lie down with the hips/knees at a 90-degree angle. The lower back should remain in contact with the ground while the abs are fully locked. The goal is to make sure the arms are in contact with the ground while the elbows are set at a 90-degree angle.

For the movement, it’s all about trying to slide the arms up and down without lifting them off the ground. It’s almost like a football umpire calling a “touchdown” after a player scores. The same movement is being completed except on the person’s back.

It’s important to note, the movement only works when the person is pushing down with his/her forearms. It’s not just about sliding the forearms. There has to be a small amount of force down on the ground too.

3) Swimmers Hovers

Swimmers tend to have great shoulders and it’s time to mimic what they do best.

For the starting position, it’s time to lie down on the ground facing down and put the hands behind the head.

From this position, a person will want to squeeze the shoulder blades and try to bring the elbows up as high as the can. The goal is to straighten from this position to create a “Y” with the hands. From here, it’s time to push the arms back while the palms remain upwards. Bring the arms down until they are in contact with the torso. It’s similar to mimicking a swimmer in the water as they are looking to complete their stroke to move forward.

Once the elbows are resting on the ground, the rep has been completed.

Now it’s time to do a few more to get full value from the exercise.

These are some of the best shoulder mobility exercises to keep in mind. Each exercise offers something unique when it comes to improving the shoulder’s flexibility and general ability to move.

Over time, it becomes difficult to understand what works and what doesn’t.

These exercises should go a long way in improving the shoulders and how well they function throughout the day. Continue to apply these mobility exercises and notice an uptick in health.