Exercises for a Strained Collarbone. Part of the series: LS - Your Best Fitness. Exercises for a strained collarbone are important because the collarbone also known as the clavicle is very delicate but yet it connects very important pieces of your upper body such as the chest, shoulders, neck and of course the collarbone. Find out about exercises for a strained collar bone with help from an experienced fitness professional in this free video clip.