Is shoulder pain holding you back from living your best life? Let’s change that in 2025! This year, focus on reducing shoulder pain and boosting your strength to build happy, healthy shoulders that are ready for anything.
One of my all-time favorite exercises for shoulder and upper back strength is the humble Armbar. It’s simple, effective, and offers incredible benefits for your overall shoulder health.
Why the Armbar?
The Armbar isn’t just another shoulder exercise—it’s a powerhouse move that targets multiple areas, helping you reduce pain, prevent injuries, and improve strength and mobility.
Here’s how the Armbar works its magic:
1. Strengthens Shoulder Stability 💪
By activating your rotator cuff muscles, the Armbar helps create a more stable and secure shoulder joint. This stability is essential for reducing the risk of injuries and improving your performance in everyday movements and workouts.
2. Improves Shoulder Mobility 🏋️♂️
The Armbar promotes full range of motion in your shoulder, making it a fantastic exercise for unlocking stiff or tight shoulders. Increased mobility means less discomfort and greater ease of movement.
3. Builds Core Strength 🧘♀️
Yes, the Armbar isn’t just for your shoulders—it also works your core! To maintain balance and control during the movement, your core muscles are activated, giving you a full-body benefit.
4. Creates Better Posture 🧍♀️
Poor posture can contribute to shoulder pain and strain on overworked muscles. The Armbar helps improve alignment by strengthening the muscles that support good posture, leaving you standing taller and feeling stronger.
How to Perform the Armbar
Ready to give it a try? Here’s a quick guide:
Start with a light kettlebell or dumbbell. Lie on your back and hold the weight straight above your shoulder, arm fully extended.
Engage your core. Roll onto your side, keeping your arm perpendicular to the ground. Your knees should be slightly bent for balance.
Focus on control. Keep the weight steady as you hold the position. Slowly return to your back and repeat on the other side.
Progress gradually. As your strength and stability improve, you can increase the weight or add more reps.
Make 2025 the Year of Strong Shoulders!
Incorporating the Armbar into your routine is a simple way to reduce shoulder pain, improve mobility, and build strength. Whether you’re tackling workouts, playing with your kids, or just wanting to feel confident and pain-free, this exercise is a game-changer.
Need help perfecting your form or creating a routine to build happy, healthy shoulders? Book a session with me today, and let’s get started on your journey to a stronger, pain-free you!
Here’s to a healthier, stronger you in 2025! 💪
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