If I Had to Pick Just 1 Exercise for Musicians

It would be this one.

Here’s Why

This is a shoulder exercise that addresses your rotator cuff muscles.

I see issues in this area for so many musicians and it contributes to so many of the issues that musicians face. Neck pain, mid back pain, shoulder pain, as well as pain and tension into the wrist, forearm and hand.

Your shoulder creates a stable base for all the other muscles in the arm to work on. If that base is unstable, all those muscles down the arm have to work that much harder.

I got you started exercising this muscle group with the sidelying shoulder rotation exercise. But let’s face it, your music demands more of your rotator cuff.

The shoulder rotation with the band is a good intermediate exercise that will challenge those muscles more. It will help those little muscles meet the physical demands your music puts on your body.

More Details

Do this exercise as a tempo of 3 seconds out, then 3 seconds to return.

Perform 8-12 repetitions for 3 sets on each side.

It is a strength exercise, so it’s best done 1-3 times per week.

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Whenever you're ready, there are 4 ways I can help you:

1. 5 Minute Morning Mobility: A 5 minute mobility flow to release the tension in muscles that matter so you're body is ready for all the playing you'll do that day.

2. 10 Minute Evening Recovery: 10 minutes of gentle stretching the most important areas for musicians. Includes nerve glides and proper finger tendon stretches. It's the best thing you can do for your body.

3. The Musician Specific Strength Program: The best thing you can you can do to prevent injury is get stronger in the muscles that matter. This program will transform your body so it never limits your music. It's comprehensive and provides maximum benefit for the minimum time possible.

4. Personalized Coaching: If you need the peace of mind of a personalized program built by a musician's health expert, I offer 1-on-1 coaching to a very limited number of clients. Start your transformation here.