More Gains To Upper-Body Staples

From Improving Stability, And Lowering The Risk Of Injury To Giving Your Top Half Some Extra Definition, Shoulder Exercises Should Be A Central Part Of Your Routine. We've Got You A Routine To Keep An Eye For To Build Maximal Strength. Brace Yourselves!

- ISHITA KAMRA

If you’re looking to quickly bring some athletic definition to your life, you can’t go far wrong with dusting off the barbell and jumping on some shoulder exercises. From the wideset lines to the svelte strength, stardust shoulders come in many shapes and sizes – but are always noticeable.

It’s not just about looking a bit more like your favourite Marvel superhero. However, giving your shoulders the workout they deserve also means important benefits for you and your body, both on the gym floor and in everyday life.

From working out your deltoids to building up some boulder shoulders, we’ve become your experts for switching up your game and making sure you never again give shoulder exercises the cold… Nevermind, just dive in!

1. PUSH PRESS (BARBELL)

To start your shoulder session, perform 6 sets of push press. In this exercise there are slight use of your legs and hips as well as the upper body allowing you to maximally put heavy loads above your head. This is therefore great for power development, building overall loading volume and athletic potential.