Shoulder Exercises: Strengthen Rotator Cuff and Fix Posture

Strengthening shoulder stabilizers and the rotator cuff is vital for preventing dislocations and recovering from weightlifting injuries. Learn the difference between the Arnold press and barbell press, and explore exercises to alleviate frozen shoulder.

How to Exercise Teres Major and Minor Muscles

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Paula Quinene

The teres major and minor muscles are tiny back muscles when compared with your latissimus dorsi -- and even smaller than your deltoids. These muscles originate on your shoulder blades then insert into your arm bones, or the humerus.

Paula Quinene is an Expert/Talent, Writer and Content Evaluator for Demand Media, with more than 1,500 articles published primarily in health, fitness and nutrition. She has been an avid weight trainer and runner since 1988. She has worked in the fitness industry since 1990. She graduated with a Bachelor's in exercise science from the University of Oregon and continues to train clients as an ACSM-Certified Health Fitness Specialist.