Best Exercises to Sculpt Your Shoulders
August 15, 2015
Why?
Defining the shoulders can help slim the arms; giving them a nice tone without much bulk. Without working on deltoids you’re upper body will appear disproportionate.
It can be difficult to grow your delts but, you have to be careful. Start with light weight and these 5 exercises. As you feel stronger, increase the weight. Don’t just grab the highest weight you can do because if you hurt your shoulder, it will be difficult to partake in any other exercise. That’s why it’s very important to know how to do these common shoulder exercises properly.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row parallax=”none” parallax_image=”” row_type=”boxed” columns_type=”wtrMargin” columns_autohight=”wtrNoAutoHeightColumns” menu_above=”wtrNoAboveMenuRow” el_class=”” bg_type=”color” color_bg=”#ffffff” img=”” img_attr=”default” color_overlay_opt=”off” color_overlay=”rgba(31,206,109,0.60)” type_video=”local” mp4=”” ogg=”” webm=”” youtube_video=”” vimeo_video=”” sound_video=”off” control_video=”off” mobile_img_poster=”” animate=”none” delay=”0″][vc_column width=”1/2″ type_bg=”transparent” color_bg=”#ffffff” img_bg=”” img_attr=”default” corner=”wtrNoRoundedCornersColumn” el_class=”” animate=”none” delay=”0″][vc_single_image image=”9101″ border_color=”grey” img_link_large=”” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”large”][vc_column_text animate=”none” delay=”0″]Barbell Workout:
This is a great all around exercise that targets your lower back, arms and most importantly shoulders.
With your knees bent, grip the barbell with both hands at a little over shoulder distance apart. Pull the barbell to position 2 by following the motion of a preacher curl. Lastly, extend your arms straight above you, really targeting your shoulders.
Repeat 10-12 times for 4 sets.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ type_bg=”transparent” color_bg=”#ffffff” img_bg=”” img_attr=”default” corner=”wtrNoRoundedCornersColumn” el_class=”” animate=”none” delay=”0″][vc_single_image image=”9106″ border_color=”grey” img_link_large=”” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”large”][vc_column_text animate=”none” delay=”0″]Pike Press:
Doing pike presses is a great way to tone shoulders from the comfort of your home.
Start in push-up position and raise yourself into downward facing dog. Just as you would in a push-up bend your arms and maintain your body weight and press up again. Make sure to keep your abs tight to get extra benefits.
Go for 4 sets of 12-15 reps.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row parallax=”none” parallax_image=”” row_type=”boxed” columns_type=”wtrMargin” columns_autohight=”wtrNoAutoHeightColumns” menu_above=”wtrNoAboveMenuRow” el_class=”” bg_type=”color” color_bg=”#ffffff” img=”” img_attr=”default” color_overlay_opt=”off” color_overlay=”rgba(31,206,109,0.60)” type_video=”local” mp4=”” ogg=”” webm=”” youtube_video=”” vimeo_video=”” sound_video=”off” control_video=”off” mobile_img_poster=”” animate=”none” delay=”0″][vc_column width=”1/2″ type_bg=”transparent” color_bg=”#ffffff” img_bg=”” img_attr=”default” corner=”wtrNoRoundedCornersColumn” el_class=”” animate=”none” delay=”0″][vc_single_image image=”9107″ border_color=”grey” img_link_large=”” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”large”][vc_column_text animate=”none” delay=”0″]Dumbbell Raises:
This dumbbell raise complex combines the most basic of shoulder exercises.
Starting with a front raise; holding the dumbbells parallel to your shoulders, raise them to be straight in front of you. Next, spread your arms wide into a lateral raise and turn your dumbbells upward.
Do 4 sets of this combination, 10-12 reps each set.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ type_bg=”transparent” color_bg=”#ffffff” img_bg=”” img_attr=”default” corner=”wtrNoRoundedCornersColumn” el_class=”” animate=”none” delay=”0″][vc_single_image image=”9109″ border_color=”grey” img_link_large=”” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”large”][vc_column_text animate=”none” delay=”0″]Dips:
Another great at home exercise for the triceps and deltoids.
Place your arms on a bench or chair behind with your knees at a 90 degree angle to the ground. Relying solely on your arms, lower and raise yourself up and down.
Continue this motion for 15-20 reps for 4 sets.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row parallax=”none” parallax_image=”” row_type=”boxed” columns_type=”wtrMargin” columns_autohight=”wtrNoAutoHeightColumns” menu_above=”wtrNoAboveMenuRow” el_class=”” bg_type=”color” color_bg=”#ffffff” img=”” img_attr=”default” color_overlay_opt=”off” color_overlay=”rgba(31,206,109,0.60)” type_video=”local” mp4=”” ogg=”” webm=”” youtube_video=”” vimeo_video=”” sound_video=”off” control_video=”off” mobile_img_poster=”” animate=”none” delay=”0″][vc_column width=”1/4″ type_bg=”transparent” color_bg=”#ffffff” img_bg=”” img_attr=”default” corner=”wtrNoRoundedCornersColumn” el_class=”” animate=”none” delay=”0″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ type_bg=”transparent” color_bg=”#ffffff” img_bg=”” img_attr=”default” corner=”wtrNoRoundedCornersColumn” el_class=”” animate=”none” delay=”0″][vc_single_image image=”9110″ border_color=”grey” img_link_large=”” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”large”][vc_column_text animate=”none” delay=”0″]Band Raises:
If you are a band enthusiast, there are plenty of exercises for you to enjoy as well.
Placing the middle of the band under your feet lean over to a 120 degree angle from the ground. Raise your arms from perpendicular to parallel. You are doing lateral raises. You can also do this standing straight.
Depending on the strength of the band, go for 10-12 reps for 4 sets.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ type_bg=”transparent” color_bg=”#ffffff” img_bg=”” img_attr=”default” corner=”wtrNoRoundedCornersColumn” el_class=”” animate=”none” delay=”0″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row parallax=”none” parallax_image=”” row_type=”boxed” columns_type=”wtrMargin” columns_autohight=”wtrNoAutoHeightColumns” menu_above=”wtrNoAboveMenuRow” el_class=”” bg_type=”color” color_bg=”#ffffff” img=”” img_attr=”default” color_overlay_opt=”off” color_overlay=”rgba(31,206,109,0.60)” type_video=”local” mp4=”” ogg=”” webm=”” youtube_video=”” vimeo_video=”” sound_video=”off” control_video=”off” mobile_img_poster=”” animate=”none” delay=”0″][vc_column width=”1/1″ type_bg=”transparent” color_bg=”#ffffff” img_bg=”” img_attr=”default” corner=”wtrNoRoundedCornersColumn” el_class=”” animate=”none” delay=”0″][vc_empty_space height=”32px”][vc_column_text animate=”none” delay=”0″]Exercises can be done many different ways and still target the same muscles. Try to switch up your exercises to see your muscles develop a little differently. It’s all up to preference but, don’t forget to train your shoulders![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row parallax=”none” parallax_image=”” row_type=”boxed” columns_type=”wtrMargin” columns_autohight=”wtrNoAutoHeightColumns” menu_above=”wtrNoAboveMenuRow” el_class=”” bg_type=”color” color_bg=”#ffffff” img=”” img_attr=”default” color_overlay_opt=”off” color_overlay=”rgba(31,206,109,0.60)” type_video=”local” mp4=”” ogg=”” webm=”” youtube_video=”” vimeo_video=”” sound_video=”off” control_video=”off” mobile_img_poster=”” animate=”none” delay=”0″][vc_column width=”1/1″ type_bg=”transparent” color_bg=”#ffffff” img_bg=”” img_attr=”default” corner=”wtrNoRoundedCornersColumn” el_class=”” animate=”none” delay=”0″][vc_facebook type=”standard”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
