Glenn DawsonReset-U Fitness · Owner and CEO of Reset-U Fitness

5 Moves That Fix Shoulder Pain (From a Biomechanics Expert)

11 Mar 2026 · 0 min

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In this brief instructional segment, a biomechanics expert presents his top five exercises to alleviate shoulder pain and improve shoulder function. He quickly outlines each move: the foam‑roll “angel” to mobilize the thoracic spine and shoulder girdle, a chest‑on‑wall stretch to open the anterior shoulder capsule, scapular retraction to reinforce proper scapular positioning, a lower‑trapezius (lane) activation drill to strengthen the posterior shoulder stabilizers, and a banded rotator‑cuff exercise (referred to as the “no‑monies” move) to target the rotator‑cuff muscles. The speaker emphasizes that these simple, low‑equipment movements address common deficits that contribute to shoulder discomfort.

For shoulder injuries, these are my top 5 moves from a biomechanic expert. Number 1 is the move I just did, the foam roll angel. Number 2 is just stretching your chest on the wall. Number 3 is the scapular retraction. This one gets missed, looked all the time because it's so basic. Number 4 is the lane lower trap activator. And number 5 is the banded no monies or rotator cuff exercise with the band.