Resistance Band Shoulder Strengthening Exercises
 

• Shoulder Internal Rotation

This strengthens the subscapularis muscle - a part of the rotator cuff.  The exercise also strengthens other muscles on the front of your shoulder

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• Shoulder External Rotation

This strengthens the infraspinatus muscle - a part of the rotator cuff.  The exercise also strengthens other muscles on the back of your shoulder

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• Shoulder Abduction

This strengthens the supraspinatus muscle - a part of the rotator cuff.  The exercise also strengthens other muscles on the side of your shoulder 

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• Shoulder Adduction

This strengthens muscle that cross the front and back of your shoulder that assist the rotator cuff muscles

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• Shoulder Flexion

This strengthens muscles on the front of your shoulder that assist the rotator cuff muscles

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• Shoulder Extension

This strengthens muscles on the back of your shoulder that assist the rotator cuff muscles

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Shoulder Stretching Exercises

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• Shoulder Pulley Flexion and Abduction Stretches

This is used to stretch your arm up to the front (called flexion) and side (called abduction) if you have shoulder stiffness

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• Shoulder Cane Internal & External Rotation Stretches

Used to stretch your shoulder out (called external rotation) and in (called internal rotation) if you have shoulder stiffness

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