Once your separated shoulder has healed, range of motion and strengthening exercises will help you get back to your favorite activities.

By performing several easy stretching exercises, you can improve the overall flexibility in your shoulders.

How you execute a dumbbell shrug, sometimes referred to as the shoulder shrug, determines whether you’re strengthening your trapezius muscles or risking an injury.

If your shoulders are getting broader than you'd like, you can help minimize their expansion. Focus less on upper body and build a balanced lower body.

Shoulder abduction occurs when you move your arm away from the midline of your body, as when doing jumping jacks. A common abduction exercise is the lateral dumbbell raise.

A pulling sensation and a popping noise in your shoulder blade can be irritating, but it may not be serious. If you are experiencing pain or a limited range of motion in addition to the pulling and popping, you may have a more serious problem.

Shoulder presses are considered an effective exercise when it comes to improving shoulder strength and size. The shoulder press is a structural exercise, meaning it places stress on your spine because you maintain an erect position with your torso as you perform it.

The classic weightlifting move, the overhead press, requires a lot of effort from your shoulders. Your arms, back and core also play a role in safe execution.

Experiencing twitching muscles after an exercise session is not uncommon, particularly if your muscles are fatigued or you are not getting enough electrolytes in your body. Taking measures to alter your workout routine and watch your diet can help avoid twitching in many cases.

Muscle tissue deteriorates in both size and strength due to a lack of exercise, according to Vicci Hill-Lombardi, associate professor at Seton Hill University’s School of Health and Medical Sciences. This deterioration is known as muscle atrophy.

Mountain climbers are calisthenic exercises that challenge your balance, agility, proprioception and coordination. They benefit muscular and cardiovascular fitness by increasing strength, flexibility and blood circulation.

Exercises to repair a torn labrum without surgery are designed to strengthen the muscles attached to the torn labrum to build strength and stability around the injury.