Muscle: Deltoid (Posterior)

The deltoid muscle, particularly the posterior part, is located at the back of your shoulder. You can think of it as the rounded cap that gives your shoulders their shape. This muscle plays a crucial role in many everyday activities, like reaching behind you, lifting objects overhead, or even throwing a ball. When the posterior deltoid is strong, it helps you maintain good posture and stability in your upper body.Having a strong posterior deltoid is important not just for fitness but also for daily life. It helps protect your shoulders from injury, improves your range of motion, and enhances your overall strength. Plus, it supports other muscles during workouts, making it easier to perform exercises like push-ups or bench presses.Ready to strengthen your posterior deltoid? Check out these effective exercises designed to target and develop this important muscle!

Band Lateral Raise: Target Deltoids & Trapezius Effectively

If you want to build half-moon-shaped delts at home, or on the…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

A Dozen Lateral Raise Variations for Wider Shoulders

Wide, defined shoulders are the trademark of a quality physique. They’ll make…

Steve Theunissen, PT

Reverse Pec Deck Fly: Target Your Upper Back Muscles Effectively

Folks that have tried nailing a headshot on a head glitch or…

Vidur Saini

Seated Military Press: Build Strong Shoulders & Triceps Today!

The military or overhead press is a classic strength training exercise. In…

Sizzling Cable Lateral Raise Alternatives for Wider, Sculpted Shoulders

The deltoids are a complex muscle group. There are three deltoid heads,…

Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise: Target Deltoids & Upper Back

The dumbbell rear lateral raise is just one of the many great…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Dumbbell Lying Rear Lateral Raise: Target Your Shoulder Muscles

Believe it or not, there are many who neglect to train a…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Cable Lateral Raise: Target Deltoids & Upper Shoulders Effectively

The cable lateral raise is an exercise variation that is very effective…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Master the Seated Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Overhead Press

The seated neutral-grip dumbbell overhead press is a very effective exercise which…

Dr. Malik

Master the Bent-Over Dumbbell Lateral Raise for Strong Shoulders

The head-supported bent-over lateral raise is an effective isolation movement used specifically…

Dr. Malik

Cable External Shoulder Rotation: Strengthen Your Rotator Cuff

The infraspinatus or external shoulder rotator is responsible for rotating the humerus…

Dr. Malik

Cable One-Arm Lateral Raise: Target Your Shoulders Effectively

The cable one-arm lateral raise is an isolation exercise for the lateral…

Dr. Malik

Lying One-Arm Rear Lateral Raise for Stronger Shoulders

The lying dumbbell one-arm lateral raise is a very effective isolation exercise…

Dr. Malik