Shoulder Recovery Exercises

[Chase_D]

Long story short, had nerve pinched in my shoulder, went to the doctor but they never recommended any PT. Anybody got any exercises or workouts to increase my strength/stability?

 

[Poser]

Standing overhead press with full extension at the top of the press (I.e. a “shrug” which will strengthen the rotator cuff) is the best exercise in existence for shoulder health and has the added benefit of being a full body exercise since it is performed standing and the back, glutes and abdominal muscles must work overtime to Protect the spine.

Learning to Press | The Starting Strength Method

How to press as taught by Mark Rippetoe in Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training. In this instructional video, you'll learn the correct positions and movement for the press.

startingstrength.com

 

[ElMuercielago]

As a rock climber and coach; I have worked with countless folks having this issue. Shoot me a PM and I'll put together a routine for ya!

 

[LostArra]

To expand on Poser's suggestion depending on rehab status:

Shoulder Rehab | Mark Rippetoe

Rip demonstrates how he rehabbed his shoulders after a rotator cuff repair and Mumford Procedure while also clarifying shoulder anatomy and the actual function of the rotator cuff.

startingstrength.com

 

[thinhorn_AK]

I’ve used Turkish get ups to rehab and prehab my shoulders for years. Works well for me.

 

[wesfromky]

I, Y, T, M, W with Indian Clubs
Dumbbell Halos
360 swings with iron mace
Bell up KB presses
Banded pull downs
Banded pull aparts

 

[ElMuercielago]

I’ve used Turkish get ups to rehab and prehab my shoulders for years. Works well for me.

Get-ups are one of the best exercises out there pretty much regardless of sport/activity you're training for. Whole entire programs are based simply around those and kettle swings.

 

[V2Pnutrition]

Here’s a great view on stability vs strength for training the shoulders. Super-basic, but super beneficial. It’s more rotator cuff-centric, but the principles could fit anywhere.