Like the bench press, the push-up is a great way to build shoulder strength. The difference is that the push-up is “closed chain.” Your hands are fixed throughout the move, meaning you need less shoulder stability to perform the move with good form, Dircksen says.

How to: Place your hands on a stable surface, just greater than shoulder-width apart, and step your feet behind you, creating a straight line from your head to your feet. Engage your core and squeeze your shoulders down and away from your ears. Lower your chest to your hands, bending your elbows diagonally away from your body. Pause, then press through your hands back to start.