Table 2.

Exercise Selection for Strengthening

Therapeutic Exercise Selection for Strengthening1,11, 12, 13, 14
Upper Extremity		Lower Extremity
Muscle Group	Exercise	Muscle Group	Exercise
Rotator Cuff	•Internal rotation at 0° of abduction •External rotation at 0/90° of abduction •Side-lying external rotation •Prone internal/external rotation at 90° •Standing flexion and scaption	Gluteus maximus	•Prone straight leg raise •Quadruped hip extension •Bridges, single leg bridges •Squats, single leg squats •Leg press •Lunges •Forward step ups
Periscapular musculature	•Resisted rows •Shoulder extension •I’s/T’s/Y’s •Serratus walk-ups •Resisted shoulder retraction with external rotation	Gluteus medius/minimus	•Sidelying straight leg raise •Clamshells •Quadruped fire hydrants •Lateral band walks •Standing hip abduction •Lateral step ups
Chest/pectorals	•Barbell/dumbbell press •Push ups •Dumbbell fly	External/internal rotators	•Seated external/internal rotation •Prone external/internal rotation