Shoulder flexion – What are exercises for shoulder flexion and extension?

Shoulder flexion and extension exercises train the muscles of the upper back.

What should I do before I work out?

Warm up and stretch before exercising. Walk or ride a stationary bike for 5-10 minutes to warm up. Stretching helps increase your range of motion. It can also relieve muscle pain and help prevent further injury. Your doctor will tell you which of the following steps to take:

Cross Arm Stretch: Relax your shoulders. Hold your upper arm with the other hand. Pull your arm through your chest until you feel a spring. Hold the stretch for 30 seconds. Return to the starting position.

Straighten your crossed arms

Shoulder flexion stretch: Stand facing a wall. Slowly move your fingers along the wall until you feel a stretch. Hold the stretch for 30 seconds. Return to the starting position.

Shoulder flexion stretch

Sleeper Stretch: Lie on your damaged side on a firm, flat surface. Bend the elbow of your damaged arm 90 degrees upwards with your hand. Use your uninjured arm to push your injured arm down slowly. Stop when you feel an elasticity in the back of your injured shoulder. Hold the stretch for 30 seconds. Slowly return to the starting position.

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How do I train with a weight?

Your doctor will tell you how weight to exercise.

Shoulder Extension: Lie face down on a complex table. Let your arms sling out to the sides. Grasp a weight in both hands with your palms facing your body. Have your arms straight and slowly raise your arms similar to the ground in a “Y” shape. Stopover when your arms are level with your body. Could you keep it for as long as prescribed? Slowly return to the starting position.

Shoulder Flexion: Stand straight with a weight on the hand of the injured shoulder. Keep your arm straight and lift your arm over your head slowly and painlessly as much as possible. Don’t raise your arm above your head unless your doctor says it’s okay. He doesn’t shrug his shoulders. Hold this position for as several seconds as directed. Slowly departure to the starting position.

How do I train with an exercise band?

Shoulder Extension – Wrap the exercise band around a heavy, stable object. The bracelet should be level with your chest. Stand up straight and hold each end of the cuff with both hands. Take a step back and stretch your arms. Crush your shoulder blades together and pull your arms back and down. Hold for the indicated time. Slowly return to the starting position.

Shoulder Curl – Wrap the exercise band around a heavy, stable object near your foot. Use your hand to grasp the tape on your injured shoulder. Keep your arm straight. Slowly pull the tape up and past your head until it becomes painless. Please don’t raise your arm above your head unless your doctor says it’s okay. He doesn’t shrug his shoulders. Hold this position for as many instants as directed. Slowly return to the starting position.

When should I contact my doctor?

The pain is severe or worsened during exercise or at the break.

You have questions or worries about your shoulder exercises.

Maintenance contract

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