Using SBP as a Warm-Up Before Sport, Gardening or Lifting

A warm-up moves your joints and muscles through the motions you are about to use. For the shoulder, that means the shoulder blade and rotator cuff get a chance to move before any load.

Shoulder rehabilitation research describes a rough order of progress: range of motion first, then strength, then motor control and proprioception (your sense of where your joint is), then coordination [R16]. A warm-up is usually built from those early, gentle steps.

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• Control matters. Shoulder disorders are linked to reduced joint position sense, and that sense shapes how accurately you move [R16].
• Warm-up evidence is limited. The sources we use do not show whether a short warm-up prevents shoulder injuries. Ask your clinician if you have a specific history.

Start easy and build up. Stop before sharp pain. A mild warm feeling is the goal.

1. Seated shoulder rolls. Sit tall. Roll both shoulders slowly forward, then backward, in a small range that feels comfortable. Standing works too.
2. Arm swings. Let the arms swing gently forward and back, keeping the shoulders relaxed. Seated option: swing the forearms only, from the elbows.
3. Shoulder blade setting. Gently draw your shoulder blades down and back, hold briefly, then relax. Seated or standing.
4. Light reaches. Reach both arms forward at chest height, then a little higher. Seated option: keep the feet flat and reach from the chair.