Stability activation drill
Lie down on the ground and place a towel under your elbow. Place an exercise ball next to your hand as you extend it at an angle of about 60 degrees. Make a fist with your hand and press your fist into the ball. Hold that fist pressure for about three seconds and then relax. Do this 10 times, relax and repeat the set. This will help build up the area around the shoulder.
Resistance band pull down
Hang a resistance band from a hook on the door. Grab both ends of the band with your hands and start around chest height. Pull the band down until both hands are extended. Hold this for three seconds and then return the band to the starting position. Do this 10 times and then repeat the set. This will help build strength and stability in the shoulder area.
Isometric shoulder exercise
Hold your hand in front of you at chest height. Press your hands into each other at neck height and hold the press for three seconds before your relax. Do this 10 times and then clasp your hands together with interlocking fingers and pull against each other. Do this 10 times. Take a 30-second break and then repeat both sets.
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