Tag: shoulders

Arnold Press | Targets Deltoids

This has to be one of my favourite shoulder exercises and always found in my shoulder routine. Standing with feet shoulder width apart, elbows at your sides and knuckles facing forwards with dumbbells in hands, at shoulder height. Press the dumbbells up over your head, not quite locking out your elbows, at the same time rotate your hands, thumbs […]

09/03/2012 | 0 Comments More

Behind The Neck Barbell Press | Targets Deltoids, Triceps

This exercise hits the front and side deltoids. This exercise can be done sitting or standing, but I preferred to do this exercise sitting on the bench. Seated, lift the bar over the head and rest on the back of the shoulders, behind your head. Press the bar up above the head and holding the bar with […]

07/03/2012 | 1 Comment More

Standing Barbell Shoulder Press | Targets Deltoids, Triceps, Lower Body

  The idea of this exercise is to load up a heavier weight than a seated shoulder press, to develop additional deltoid strength. Using a barbell, with an overhand grip (hands slightly wider than shoulder width apart), position the bar high on the chest. Bend your knees slightly, then quickly and explosively straighten your legs and press […]

05/03/2012 | 1 Comment More

Dumbbell Shoulder Press | Targets Front Deltoids, Triceps, Lower Trapezius

Similar to the Barbell Press, but there is an important difference, this exercise give far greater range of motion. Sit on a bench with knees      shoulder width apart, sitting up straight, shoulders back chest out,      stomach in, keeping your core strong.       Raise dumbbells shoulder height and out to the side with palms […]

05/03/2012 | 2 Comments More