Shoulder Workout: 5 Exercises For Strong, Sculpted Shoulders.

One Arm Shoulder Press

Preparation

Stand with dumbbells positioned near shoulder with elbow below wrists.

Movement

Press dumbbell upward until arm is extended overhead. Lower to side of shoulder and repeat.


UP-Right Row

Preparation

Grasp a barbell with an overhand grip that is slightly less than shoulder width.

Movement

Use the sides of your shoulders to lift the bar, raising your elbows up and to the side.

Lower the bar back down to the starting position. 

Seated Rear Delt Fly

Preparation

Sit on edge of bench. Bend over and rest torso on thighs.

Grasp dumbbells with each hand under legs.

Movement

Raise upper arms to sides until elbows are shoulder height.

Lower and repeat.

Side Plank Lateral Raise

Preparation

Start in a side plank, hold a light dumbbell in your top hand. 

Bring weight in front of the center of your core. 

Movement

lift weight up to shoulder height. Return to starting position. 


Side-Front Raise Combo

Preparation

Stand with feet shoulder width apart, dumbbell in each hand and palms facing in.

Movement

Raise your arms out to your sides until they are at shoulder level. Return to starting position.

Raise your arms back up, straight out in front of you. Return to starting position.