Our shoulders are very important as it aids in a wide range of movement and help protect and maintain the main shoulder joint.
The largest of these shoulder muscles is the deltoid. It is a large triangular muscle covers the main shoulder joint. It goes from across the top of the shoulder from the clavicle in the front to the scapula in the back
One important function of the deltoid is that it prevents any form of joint dislocation when a person carries heavy objects.
Since our shoulders are used in a wide range of motion and are the primary muscles involved in carrying heavy loads, it is normal for our shoulders to ache or be in pain.
The most common cause of shoulder pain would be the overexertion of a muscle or tear in it. Twisting, pulling or falling are also some of the common ways in which the muscles in the shoulders might hurt. However, do not worry as usually the pain or soreness will subside within a few days. If it does not go away, you might want to consult a local GP for help.
What are some exercises that i can do to strengthen my shoulders?
#1: Shoulder Cuff Rotation
Hold your hand at 90 degrees, with your elbow as the pivot, swing in and out with a resistance band or weights. This helps to stretch the joints as well as the muscles surrounding our shoulder joints.
20 reps
4 sets
#2: Lateral Raises
Raise the weights or resistance bands laterally and engages the medial deltoids. Hold it there for a second or two before coming back down.
15 reps
3 sets
#3: Shoulder Press
Raise with a resistance band or some weights. This would stretch the anterior and medial deltoids. This may help to make the muscles more flexible and able to take on more stress when working out, part of the strengthening process.
15 reps
3 sets
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