SHOULDERS
If there is one muscle group that people are going to notice development (or lack of) on, its your shoulders. But their importance extends beyond aesthetics. The shoulder joint is one of two ball in socket joints in our body (other is hip joint), so you know it has to be extremely useful.
Aesthetically
Aesthetically, muscular or toned shoulders are what make your arms look bigger and/or better, period. They are also the starting point for giving you the v-shape that makes your waist look thinner. Understand that shoulder strength and definition comes from working all three heads of the shoulder (anterior, lateral, and posterior) and the trapezius, so make sure to chose at least one exercise from each section below for your shoulder routines.
Functionally
Functionally, since your shoulders are attached to your body by a ball and socket joint (allows full rotation), we use them for many daily activities in many positions. Because of this, we often have overactive (tight) shoulders, commonly mistaken for "weak shoulders" and overactive traps.
Causes and Signs of Overactive Traps
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Causes and Signs of Overactive Shoulders
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Anterior (Front) and Lateral (Middle) Head Focus
5. Dumbbell Fixed Arm Front Raises NEW VIDEO |
Posterior (Back) Head and Trapezius Focus
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Anterior (Front) and Lateral (Middle) Head Focus
1. Barbell Military Press (standing)3. Seated Arnold Press |
2. Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press4. Dumbbell Bent Arm Lateral Raises |
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5. Dumbbell Fixed Arm Front Raise |
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Posterior (Back) Head and Trapezius Focus
1. Barbell Shrugs |
2. Dumbbell Reverse Fly |
3. Dumbbell High Pull |
4. Rear Deltoid Cable Row |
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5. Facepull |
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