The shoulders might be the most under appreciated muscle group in the upper body. The chest, biceps, and even the lats get more attention.
However, well-defined shoulders enhance your physique as much as any other muscle. Plus, it's hard to be big and strong without some serious shoulder development.
That said, to get the most out of your workouts, you need to know how to train
them. Whether new to training or a grizzled gym vet looking for new ideas, this article is your comprehensive guide to the best shoulder exercises for building muscle. From classic compound movements to targeted isolation exercises, we'll explore a wide range of movements designed to target different parts of the shoulder. So, let's dive into my list of the top eleven shoulder exercises to cap off a perfect upper body.
Table of contents:
*What are the
best shoulder exercises for building muscle
*Five exercises to keep your shoulders healthy
*Understanding shoulder anatomy
*Putting together a shoulder workout routine
*Five tips for successful shoulder training
*FAQs
WHAT ARE THE BEST SHOULDER EXERCISES FOR BUILDING MUSCLE?
When looking at the best shoulder exercises, we need to break them down by the area of the shoulder they target. We will get more into the anatomy of the deltoids below,
but the exercises are divided into movements that hit the front, side, or rear delt.
THE FRONT DELTS
The front delts are located on the front side of your shoulders. It's true that they get a lot of work on chest day, but to maximize development, you need to include a few key movements.
#1: The Barbell Overhead Press
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