Reverse Pendulum

Shoulder
Written By David Song

REVERSE PENDULUM | SUPINE SHOULDER CIRCLES

This is a shoulder joint and capsule stability exercise. Lie down flat on your back and extend your arm directly above your shoulders while holding onto a dumbbell. Slowly create small circles using your hand. You may go clockwise and counter clockwise.

Muscles Involved:

  • Rotator Cuff

Related Conditions:

  • Shoulder Impingement

  • Dynamic Shoulder Instability

  • Posterior Capsule Impingement

  • Rotator Cuff Tear

  • Rotator Cuff Tendinitis

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