The labrum is a narrow piece of cartilage that supports the stability of the humerus bone to the shoulder socket. It is also where other ligaments come together to support the ball-and-socket joint, ...

A strong set of shoulders is important for an active daily life. Not only does the shoulder joint have the largest range of motion in the body, but the muscles of the shoulder girdle are also ...

You may be able to improve mobility in your shoulders with stretches, such as the cross-arm stretch, and exercises with and without weights. These can include rows and arm swings. Whether you have ...

The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body, and excessive mobility demands stability. Many types of athletes--including climbers, cyclists, weightlifters, and triathletes--should build ...

Fun fact: The shoulder joint is the most flexible joint in the body because of its ball-and-socket structure, which allows for a wide range of movements. Shoulder mobility exercises and stretches can ...

Let’s be honest, warming up your shoulders is not the most exciting part of your workout routine. Swinging your arms draws more attention in the gym than hopping on the treadmill to raise your heart ...

While ripped arms look good, strong shoulders will help you move through life easier. The muscles in your shoulders are involved in every upper body movement, whether you realize it or not. Every ...

Strengthening and mobility exercises can often help reduce shoulder pain and improve joint flexibility. Shoulder pain is a common symptom that affects an estimated 18–26% of adults. In one 2017 ...

Regular resistance training that engages your shoulder muscles—primarily your deltoids, the rounded muscles that cover your shoulder joint—can help you remain functionally fit and avoid painful ...

Your typical shoulder workout may be full of overhead presses and lateral raises. But banded internal and external shoulder rotations are one underrated exercise duo you don't want to leave out of ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Your shoulders are an ...