The Shoulder Health Advantage

Mobility, Stability & Long-Term Function

“The best gift is one that keeps you moving.”

Give Your Shoulders a Gift This Holiday 🎁

It’s December 24.

While most people are focused on gifts for others, here’s one you can give yourself:

Healthy shoulders.

If your shoulders feel great, that’s a win.
But if reaching overhead, throwing, lifting, or even everyday movements cause discomfort… now is the perfect time to address it.

You can’t prevent every injury.
But you can reduce your risk with smarter movement and better support.

The Formula for Shoulder Health

Strong, resilient shoulders rely on three key components:

• Proper positioning

• Adequate mobility

• The right muscles firing in the right sequence

When even one of these is missing, compensation shows up quickly—especially in a joint as mobile as the shoulder.

That’s where targeted, intentional work makes a real difference.

A Simple Drill with a Big Payoff

One of our go-to movements for shoulder health is the Prone Y.

🎥 Watch the Demo:

This simple but powerful exercise targets the stabilizing muscles around your shoulder blades—muscles that often get neglected by daily life and traditional workouts.

How to Do It Right

Start with:

• 2–3 sets

• 10 slow, controlled reps

Move with intention. You should feel the work between your shoulder blades—not tension in your neck.

If you feel it creeping into your neck, try:

• Slowing the tempo

• Holding the top position for an extra count

• Thinking about pulling your shoulder blades down along your rib cage

Small adjustments make a big difference.

Final Thought

This isn’t a flashy exercise.
It’s a smart one.

A small investment now can mean:

• Less shoulder pain

• Better movement

• More confidence using your arms

Give your shoulders a gift that lasts well beyond the holidays.

— Coach Shelby and The Shelby Trained Team