A simple shoulder warm-up that moves both arms in circles and trains shoulder control.

1. Stand tall with your feet about hip-width apart.
2. Raise both arms out to your sides at shoulder height.
3. Make small, controlled circles with both arms.
4. Keep circling for the set time, then reverse direction if told.
5. Lower your arms to finish.

A wall-based shoulder slide that trains upper back control and shoulder movement.

1. Stand with your back to a wall and feet a small step away.
2. Press your ribs, upper back, and head gently toward the wall.
3. Set your arms in a goalpost shape with elbows and wrists near the wall.
4. Slide your arms up the wall without shrugging.
5. Slide back down to the start and repeat.

A band upper-back move that trains your rear shoulders and mid-back.

1. Stand tall and hold a band at chest height with both hands.
2. Start with arms straight and hands shoulder-width apart.
3. Pull the band apart until your hands move out to your sides.
4. Pause briefly with shoulder blades squeezed together.
5. Control the band back to the start and repeat.

A band pull to your face that trains your upper back, rear shoulders, and shoulder control.

1. Anchor the band at face height and hold one end in each hand.
2. Step back with arms straight and palms facing down or in.
3. Pull the band toward your face, leading with your elbows.
4. Squeeze your shoulder blades, then slowly extend your arms.
5. Repeat for all reps with steady control.

A one-arm band rotation that trains your shoulder rotators.

1. Stand tall with the band at your side and elbow bent 90 degrees.
2. Keep your elbow tucked to your side.
3. Rotate your forearm outward against the band.
4. Slowly return to start under control.
5. Finish your reps, then switch sides.

An isometric upper-back hold that mimics drawing a bow. It trains shoulder control and back tension on one side.

1. Stand tall with one arm reaching forward at shoulder height.
2. Grip that hand with your other hand, or pretend to hold a bowstring.
3. Draw your working elbow back until your upper back tightens.
4. Hold the position and breathe without shrugging.
5. Finish the hold, then switch sides.

A side hold that trains your obliques, hips, and shoulder stability.

1. Lie on one side with your elbow under your shoulder and legs stacked.
2. Lift your hips until your body forms a straight line.
3. Hold the position and breathe steadily.
4. Lower your hips with control.
5. Finish your hold, then switch sides.

A core move on your back that trains control while you move opposite arm and leg.

1. Lie on your back with arms up and knees bent over hips.
2. Press your lower back gently toward the floor.
3. Lower one arm and the opposite leg with control.
4. Return to the start, then repeat on the other side.
5. Keep alternating sides for each rep.

A doorway hold that stretches your chest and front shoulders.

1. Stand in a doorway with forearms on the frame at shoulder height.
2. Step one foot forward until you feel a gentle chest stretch.
3. Hold the position and breathe slowly.
4. Step back to release the stretch.

A gentle neck stretch for one upper trapezius at a time. Hold it and breathe.

1. Sit or stand tall with your shoulders relaxed.
2. Hold a chair with the hand on the side you will stretch.
3. Tilt your ear away from that shoulder until you feel a gentle stretch.
4. Add light pressure with your other hand, if needed.
5. Hold and breathe slowly, then switch sides.

A wall-based shoulder slide that trains upper back control and shoulder movement.

1. Stand with your back to a wall and feet a small step away.
2. Press your ribs, upper back, and head gently toward the wall.
3. Set your arms in a goalpost shape with elbows and wrists near the wall.
4. Slide your arms up the wall without shrugging.
5. Slide back down to the start and repeat.