Accessibility:100%

Arm raises (thumb up)

Part of Shoulder pain

Line drawing showing the exercise Arm raises (thumb up)
Line drawing of the movement

How to do it

Stand tall with your arm at your side and your thumb pointing up. Raise your arm forwards and a little out to the side, up to shoulder height or as far as is comfortable. Lower it slowly with control. Do not shrug.

If an exercise hurts more than you expect, stop and contact your clinician.

All exercises

Get these exercises in a guided program

Create a free account. The program shows you one exercise at a time and adapts to how you feel.