🏋️ Tight Shoulders? Try This Simple Mobility Drill

If reaching behind your back or overhead feels stiff or tight, give this exercise a try. Using a dowel, broomstick, or similar object, relax one arm while the opposite arm gently guides it farther into the movement.

👉 One direction works into shoulder internal rotation + extension

👉 Reverse the movement to work into shoulder flexion + external rotation

The goal isn’t to force the shoulder as far as possible; it’s to gradually work into the range of motion you have available. This can be a great drill for improving everyday movements like reaching behind your back, getting dressed, reaching overhead, and athletic movements.

Try a few slow, controlled repetitions on each side and see how your shoulders compare.