Which of the following is a shoulder mobility exercise?

• A. Bent Arm Internal/External Rotation with anchored band
• B. Telescope Arms
• C. Sternum Drop
• D. Bridging

Answer: (B)

Shoulder mobility is about moving the shoulder complex through a full, controlled range while keeping the shoulder blades stable and coordinating with the upper spine. Telescope Arms trains this by guiding the arms through a smooth arc that takes them from a lower position overhead and around the sides, encouraging length in the arm lines and proper scapulohumeral rhythm. This movement promotes mobility across the glenohumeral joint and the surrounding shoulder girdle, and it also engages the thoracic region to allow freer, coordinated motion rather than just isolated strength or a single plane of movement.

That broader, fluid arc is what makes it a focused shoulder mobility exercise. In contrast, bent-arm internal/external rotation with an anchored band emphasizes isolated rotator cuff control and strength at the joint, rather than a wide, integrative mobility pattern. Bridging is primarily about spine and hip mechanics, not shoulder range, and sternum drop centers on chest and thoracic mobility with less emphasis on the shoulder’s full range of motion.