Management

Shoulder Clock Exercise

Choose a preferred language

To start, stand tall with your ears, shoulders, and hips in line. Your feet should be slightly apart, positioned just under your hips. Focus your eyes directly in front of you. Stand in this position for a few seconds before starting your exercise. This helps increase your awareness of proper posture. Continue with a relaxed breathing rate.

  • Imagine that your right shoulder is the center of a clock. With the outer point of your shoulder, roll it around to slowly trace the outer edge of the clock.

  • Move clockwise first, then counterclockwise.

  • Repeat  3 to 5 times. Switch shoulders.

    Woman doing shoulder clock exercise.

Note: Follow any special instructions you are given. If you feel pain, stop the exercise. If the pain continues after stopping, call your healthcare provider.

Online Medical Reviewer: Daphne Pierce-Smith RN MSN

Online Medical Reviewer: Thomas N Joseph MD

Online Medical Reviewer: Trina Bellendir PT

Date Last Reviewed: 04/01/2024

© 2000-2026 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professional's instructions.
Related Articles
Read article
Orthopedics
Wrist Extension (Flexibility)

Stand or sit and hold your arms straight out in front of you. Bend your right hand back at the wrist. Gently pull back on your right hand with your left hand. Don't bend your fingertips backward. Feel the stretch in your right wrist. Hold for 30 to...

Read article
Orthopedics
Foot and Ankle Exercises: Ankle Circles

Ankle circles are designed to stretch and strengthen your feet and ankles.

Read article
Orthopedics
Leg and Knee Exercises: Leg Press

Learn how to do a leg press to help build strong, balanced leg muscles.

Read article
Orthopedics
Exercises for Shoulder Flexibility: Pendulum Exercise

These exercises can improve your shoulder flexibility.