I’ve used this simple mobility exercise with every client I’ve ever coached to ease stiffness, boost mobility and improve posture
The internet is awash with complex mobility drills, promising scroll-stopping flexibility and range of motion, yet they require gymnast-level mobility to perform in the first place. There is, however, one simple exercise that I believe rarely gets the attention it deserves: shoulder dislocations. Don’t let the name put you off. Article continues below You may like This standing, beginner-friendly exercise helps release tightness in the chest, which can build up over the day when hunched over a keyboard. It can help mobilize and wake up your upper-back muscles, especially around the shoulder blades, to address poor posture. And with every repetition, it can help gently groove the shoulder socket to unlock improved range of motion and strength overhead. I love its restorative effect so much that I’ve prescribed it to every client I’ve ever coached, and rarely a day passes when I don’t rattle through a few reps at home or before workouts. Start your week with achievable workout ideas, health tips and wellbeing advice in your inbox. Lately, I was also reminded of its …




