When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Strengthen your shoulders and prepare for pull-ups using the scapula pull-up ...

Your scapula plays a pretty major role in your workouts, particularly when doing upper body stuff. "It's your shoulder blades, where all the back muscles connect," Otey tells me. "So scapula stability ...

Scapular push-ups: Start in a push-up position with arms straight. To modify, lower to your knees. Without bending your elbows, inhale as you let your chest lower slightly and your shoulder blades ...

If you've ever tried to lift a suitcase into an overhead bin, hang a curtain rod, or carry three grocery bags in one trip, you already know how much your shoulders matter. They're the unsung heroes of ...

Shoulder mobility should be a staple in any routine, whether you run, lift weights, or anything in between. Your shoulders contribute toward proper posture, so looking after them matters, especially ...

Push-ups are a staple bodyweight compound exercise for strengthening your upper body, namely your pecs, triceps and anterior deltoids (the fronts of your shoulders), with or without weights. However, ...

Sure, the push-up is a bodyweight exercise, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy—in fact, it can be really challenging to master. That’s why push-up modifications (basically, less intense versions of the ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...

(CNN) — When your shoulders ache or feel stiff, your first instinct might be to stretch or massage them. But the real culprit behind most shoulder problems isn’t surface-level tension — it’s more ...