Your ability reach that dish on the top shelf depends on how well your shoulder rotates. Make sure your shoulder and its surrounding muscles are healthy and strong to reach what you need every time.

Rotator cuff injuries are more common than you think. This is due to the repetitive stress on your shoulder and the surrounding muscles when you lift, reach and move your arms. The good news is, with the right exercise plan you can prevent damage and injury. A great exercise to strengthen your shoulder and your shot is the dumbbell lateral rise.

Make sure you’re doing the right rotational exercises to protect and strengthen your shoulders to get the most out of your life.