Strengthen Shoulder and Core Muscles

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Two for You!

Here are two exercises you can do anytime, anywhere to strengthen shoulder and core muscles.

That’s the purpose of our exercise blog…to introduce new and fun exercises that you can do at home with little or no equipment because we know you can’t always get to the gym!

Exercise #1: Half-kneeling Lateral Shoulder Lift

Begin in a half-kneeling position holding hand weight at your side (same side as the knee that is down). Lift weight out to side with a relatively straight arm. Only lift weight to about shoulder height. Maintain a neutral spine throughout exercise-do not lean to the side when lifting….if you do lean then you should try a lighter weight. This exercise will strengthen your medial deltoid (shoulder) and core stabilizing muscles. Repeat up to 10x with good form on each side.

Exercise #2: Half-kneeling Diagonal Twist

Begin in half-kneeling position holding hand weight with both hands. Twist through your torso and lift the weight up (to the side where your knee is down) and then bring the weight down and across your body on a diagonal so that it crosses over to your hip (on the side where your leg is forward). While performing this exercise you should twist, but not bend your torso/spine. This exercise will strengthen your obliques and shoulders. Repeat 10x on each side

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