Purpose:

To teach what light shoulders feel like. To learn to keep the shoulders relaxed and down. To develop strength and flexibility of the shoulders.

Approach:

The weights are swung repeatedly up and down. At the lowest position the arms are down and relaxed. The weights are swung upwards to a position just about the shoulders. Flex the knees as the weights swing upwards. The head should be level. The motion is a swing, not a lift.

Notes:

This exercise tends to pull the shoulders down while giving them a good loosening. Start with a five-pound weight in each hand; if that is easy, use ten-pound weights. 50 swings are good, 200 better. A good upward flex of the knees gives the weights a stronger swing.

Selection of Exercises:

Disclaimer:

I am not a qualified physician. As with all exercise programs, when using these routines and examples shown, you need to use common sense. To reduce and avoid injury, you may want to check with your doctor before beginning any fitness program. By performing these exercises, you are performing them at your own risk. Theoryofexercise.com will not be responsible or liable for any injury or harm you sustain as a result of this information shared on this website.