Last week I introduced the topic of the shoulder and the throwing athlete and provided an oversimplified anatomy lesson on the shoulder joint itself. I also Last week I introduced the topic of the ...

Like a lot of other exercise equipment, the medicine ball started out in physical therapy programs, but you needed a partner to use it. Now you don’t, if you get a new device called the Plyoback.

Grab a 2- to 4-pound medicine ball. Stand with your feet slightly wider than your shoulders and hold the ball straight out in front of you at shoulder height. Perform a squat, keeping your knees ...

This full-body exercise is known for building a rock-solid upper body, a trained core and torso, as well as a toned lower body: the overhead squat. Overhead squats are a strength training exercise ...

Overhead athletes, such as baseball and softball players, place significant demands on their shoulders and elbows, making them susceptible to injuries. Understanding the biomechanics and implementing ...

The best part about an overhead exercise is how it’s not just limited to working the shoulders. While the deltoids might take most of the load, they also make your trapezius or upper back stronger, ...