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Shoulder training technique?

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Asked by: Julio Kee

What is the best way to train your shoulders?

Keep a slight bend in your elbows.

  1. Stand with your feet directly under your shoulders.
  2. Hold dumbbells alongside your body with your palms facing forward.
  3. Raise your arms to the side at a 90-degree angle.
  4. Pause before slowly lowering your arm to the starting position.
  5. Do 2 to 3 sets of 8 to 12 repetitions.


How do I start training my shoulders?


Press we're going to take the dumbbells. Put them close together like this bring them right up in front of our in front of our body right under our chin. Keep it our shoulder blades pinched.

How do athletes train their shoulders?

The following are excellent choices: Split Jerk, Push-Press, Standing Barbell/DB Overhead Press, and Seated Barbell/DB Overhead press. If you’re doing Olympic-style lifts such as the Push-Press or Split Jerk, keep sets and reps on the lower end—3-5 sets of 3-5 reps will be plenty.

Is it OK to train shoulders 3 times a week?

Generally speaking, each head of the deltoid can be 8-12 total sets per week. This can often be done splitting up overall training volume into 3-4 sets each, 2-3 times per week.

Do shoulders respond better to higher reps?

Delts generally respond better to high reps, though the front portion can respond well to lower reps. This is why delt-dominant bench pressers tend to have large front delts. But when training to get that rounded-shoulders look, higher reps of isolation work is best. This program will build yours.

What exercises build big shoulders?

5 Exercises To Build Bigger Shoulders

  • Seated Bent-over Lateral Rear Delt Raises. The clue is in the name, but these bad boys are going to help build those rear delts (basically, the back part of your shoulder). …
  • Lateral Raises. …
  • Frontal Raises. …
  • Military Press. …
  • Wide-grip Upright Row.


Are shrugs good?

Shoulder shrugs are a popular choice of exercise for strengthening your shoulder muscles and upper arms too. Shoulder shrugs can be done anywhere and only take a few minutes. Even better, shoulder shrugs are perfect for most fitness levels and can be modified for different levels of strength.

How many reps should I do for shoulders?

In general, to build strength and size, you want to do 3 to 6 sets of 6 to 12 reps, according to the ACE. For most moves, 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps is a good place to start while keeping your injury risk to a minimum. If you’re more interested in muscle endurance than size, lighter sets of more than 12 reps is ideal.

When should I hit shoulders?

Training shoulders first in your weekly workout routine is acceptable, as long as your chest is not the weaker muscle area. If your shoulders are strong and well developed, and your chest lags behind, train your chest first your in weekly training program and shoulders two or three days later.

How long does it take to build shoulders?

In this workout—as in other “blueprint” workouts I’ve created—I’ve set 10 weeks as the amount of time you’ll need to see some noticeable gains in your shoulders. During these 10 weeks, you’ll work shoulders twice a week and every other muscle group once.

Can I train shoulders everyday?

Yes, you can train your shoulders frequently—but only if you’re not constantly slaughtering them with heavy weights. Instead, spend more time doing exercises that strengthen your mid-back muscles and rotator cuff muscles.

Are shoulders difficult to build?

But shoulders are also a tricky joint that requires extra-special attention. The shoulder is a multifaceted junction where power and vulnerability live close to each other. You can make big strides or big mistakes in shoulder training, simply by altering your exercises by a few inches.