{
  "id": 4101608,
  "title": "A physical therapist gave me three essential exercises to build strength and stability in my shoulders. As a personal trainer, here's why I swear by them",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/a-physical-therapist-gave-me-three-essential-exercises-to-build",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-29T04:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/a-physical-therapist-gave-me-three-essential-exercises-to-build-strength-and-stability-in-my-shoulders-as-a-personal-trainer-heres-why-i-swear-by-them"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A personal trainer has discovered three essential exercises to build strength and stability in his shoulders, as recommended by a physiotherapist. Charlie Brahmbhatt, the physiotherapist, prescribed the following routine to strengthen and activate the weaker stabilizer muscles in his left shoulder. These exercises are meant to prevent dominant muscles from overcompensating and causing pain and weakness.\n\nScapula push-ups, held for 8 reps with a 10-second hold and repeated twice, focus on drawing shoulders down and back, as well as pushing them away from the ears. Prone arm raises are performed for 2 sets of 12-15 reps, lying on the stomach with one arm extended at a time, squeezing the shoulder blades together. Internal rotations are done for 2 sets of 12-15 reps, with a rehab band tied to a solid anchor point above shoulder height.\n\nPersonal trainer Tom selects stretchy resistance bands and light dumbbells for these exercises, as they can also be performed using bodyweight alone. These exercises are low-impact on joints but highly effective in targeting the stabilizing muscles, which can help prevent injuries and pain. It is crucial to seek medical assistance before starting any exercise regimen, especially when dealing with an injury or health condition.",
  "summary": "Build strength and stability in your shoulders with a physical therapist's three recommendations.",
  "key_points": [
    "Physiotherapist Charlie Brahmbhatt prescribed three shoulder exercises",
    "Scapula push-ups, prone arm raises, and internal rotations strengthen stabilizers",
    "Exercises prevent dominant muscles from overcompensating and causing pain"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Focusing on weaker stabilizer muscles helps prevent dominant muscles from overcompensating and causing pain and weakness, making these exercises a valuable addition to a shoulder strengthening routine.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}