How to Do Strength Training on the Shoulders

A key factor in an impressive physique is the shoulders. A broad pair of shoulders creates an impressive body symmetry that everyone can see immediately. Here are some exercises to build strength and size in the shoulders.

Things You'll Need

• Dumbbells
• Barbells

Instructions

Instructions on Strength Training on the Shoulders

1. 

   Do a dumbbell shoulder press. Sit on a bench with feet firmly on the ground. Pick up two dumbbells of moderate weight for you. Put the dumbbells to each side of your shoulder with the elbows below wrists. Press dumbbells above your head until your arms are fully extended. Slowly return to starting position and repeat. Do 3 sets of 8-10 reps. This is a good core shoulder muscle building exercise.

2. 

   Try a front lateral raise. Stand with your feet firmly on the ground shoulder width apart. Keep your knees bent. Grab a moderate weight dumbbell in each hand with the palms facing backward. Lift the weight in your left hand first in front of you until it is a little above your shoulders. Slowly return weight to its starting position while raising the other arm. Do not swing or arc your back to cheat. Do 3 sets of 8-10 reps. This exercise isolates the front of the shoulders.

3. 

   Do a barbell shoulder shrug. Start by holding a barbell with a overhand grip about shoulder width apart. Elevate the shoulders as high as possible and hold for a second. Lower the shoulders and repeat. Just shrug and roll you shoulders as if someone asked you a question you did not know the answer to. This shoulder exercise helps build overall mass to the shoulders. Do 3 sets of 8-10 reps.

Tips & Warnings

• Warm up the shoulder thoroughly before training the shoulders. Start with low to moderate weights until you have mastered the technique of the exercise.