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Ultimate Barbell Overhead Press for Strong Shoulders & Core
The barbell overhead press is an excellent compound movement used for building maximum size and strength. It’s a powerful movement and you can load the bar…
Shoulders Exercises
Step-by-step shoulders exercise guides: setup, form cues, muscles worked and variations for each movement.
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Build Stronger Shoulders with Alternating Dumbbell Front Raise
The alternating dumbbell front raise is an isolation exercise which builds muscle and strength in the anterior (Front) deltoids. Now, since the shoulders are a sensitive…
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Master the Seated Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Overhead Press
The seated neutral-grip dumbbell overhead press is a very effective exercise which targets the anterior (Front) head of the deltoids. Now, the benefit of using dumbbells…
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Master the Bent-Over Dumbbell Lateral Raise for Strong Shoulders
The head-supported bent-over lateral raise is an effective isolation movement used specifically for developing the rear deltoids. Keeping your head stable on the bench prevents you…
Back
Dumbbell Bent-Over Lateral Raise: Target Your Shoulder Muscles
The bent-over lateral raise is a great isolation exercise which targets the posterior deltoids, giving the shoulders a complete look. It’s a rather simple movement and…
Core
Twisting Cable Overhead Press: Tone Deltoids & Core Strength
The twisting cable overhead press is a very effective shoulder press variation which works the anterior (Front) deltoids. Now, it’s a pretty simple exercise to perform…
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Strengthen Your Rotator Cuff: Dumbbell Lying Shoulder Rotation
Having strong external rotator muscles is essential for protecting the shoulders from injury. They also play a big role in being able to perform heavy pressing movements…
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Cable External Rotation: Muscles Worked, Form, and Common Mistakes
The cable external shoulder rotation trains the muscles that rotate the upper arm away from the body, mainly the infraspinatus and teres minor. Use it as…
Back
Cable Rear Delt Row: Target Your Posterior Deltoids & More!
Rear or posterior deltoids are often a neglected muscle group because you can’t see them and they are most often overshadowed by the front and medial…
Arms
Cable Wide Grip Upright Row: Target Deltoids & Traps Effectively
The deltoids, or shoulder muscles, consist of three heads each of which contributes to the appearance of making you look wider and more muscular. The three…
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Dumbbell Cuban Rotation: Strengthen Your Rotator Cuff Muscles
The teres minor is one of four muscles which make up the rotator cuff and its function is to stabilize the humerus when the shoulder moves for…
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Cable Front Raise: Target Your Shoulders for Optimal Strength
The anterior deltoids, or front deltoids are one of three heads which compose the shoulder muscles and they are important for shoulder rotation and pressing movements.…
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Seated Alternating Dumbbell Front Raise for Shoulder Strength
The seated alternating dumbbell front raise is an isolation exercise for the anterior (Front) deltoids. Now, although the anterior deltoids get stimulated during all pressing exercises,…
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Plate Front Raise: Strengthen Shoulders & Core Muscles!
The plate front raise targets the anterior (Front) deltoids and all you need is a weight plate to perform this exercise. It’s challenging but it really…
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Cable One-Arm Lateral Raise: Target Your Shoulders Effectively
The cable one-arm lateral raise is an isolation exercise for the lateral (Outer) head of the shoulders. It’s a very effective movement for developing roundness and…
Exercise Guides
Seated Dumbbell Front Raise: Target Your Shoulders Effectively
The seated dumbbell front raise is an isolation exercise for the anterior (Front deltoids) and it’s a great muscle and strength builder. The front shoulders are…
Exercise Guides
Dumbbell Incline Shoulder Raise: Target Deltoids & More!
The dumbbell front raise is an effective isolation exercise which targets the anterior (Front) deltoids, and it’s a great addition to any shoulder routine. Performing this…
Back
Supine Cable Reverse Fly: Sculpt Your Posterior Deltoids and Upper Back
The supine cable reverse fly is a precision-engineered isolation exercise targeting the posterior deltoids and upper back muscles. This movement excels in activating the posterior muscle…
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Cable One-Arm Front Raise: Target Your Shoulders & Core!
The cable one-arm front raise is a very effective front deltoid isolation exercise for building muscle and strength. Now, cables are a great tool when performing…