However,strong, muscular shouldersare essential for upper-body strength and a balanced physique.
Beyond looking good, shoulder strength helps with posture and injury prevention.
In addition, more muscular shoulders can boost performance in otherstrength-training exercises, like bench presses and bicep curls.
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Let’s explore five of the best shoulder workouts to build muscle.
Workout #1: Bodybuilding
What You Need:A pair of dumbbells.
This workout should take approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
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The Routine:
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Arnold Press
2.
Lateral Raises
3.
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This workout should take approximately 20 to 30 minutes.
Directions:Begin with pike pushups, emphasizing the vertical angle to effectively target your shoulders.
Transition to bench dips for tricep engagement, ensuring a full range of motion.
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End with Superman presses to strengthen your upper back and shoulders.
Rest for 60 seconds between sets.
Pike Pushups
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Bench Dips
3.
This workout should take approximately 40 to 50 minutes.
Seated Military Press
2.
Upright Row
3.
This workout should take approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
Move to cable face pulls to target the rear deltoids and upper back.
Finish with farmer’s carries to challenge your grip strength and core stability.
Rest for 60 seconds between sets.
Dumbbell Push Press
2.
Cable Face Pulls
3.
This workout should take approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
Directions:Start with single-arm dumbbell hang snatches to engage your entire arm and core.
Move on to the single-arm dumbbell shoulder press to build strength and stability in your shoulders.
End with cable lateral raises to target the lateral deltoids.
Rest for 60 seconds between sets.
Single-Arm Dumbbell Hang Snatch
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Single-Arm Dumbbell Shoulder Press
