How to Build Deltoid Muscles
The deltoid muscle is located on your upper arm, right below the shoulder. When it is built up, there is a defined cut on the upper arm. A number of exercises can be performed to work the deltoid muscles. When delts are consistently worked out, the result is muscular-looking arms.
Instructions
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Hold a barbell in each hand. The exact weight of each barbell depends on your fitness goal. The heavier the weight, the bigger your muscle will get.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
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Bend at the waist, so that your body's trunk is parallel with the floor.
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Hold the barbells with your palms facing your legs.
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Pull the barbells up toward your neck, then slowly release your arms back toward the ground.
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Repeat this exercise 30 times.
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Stand straight up with your feet shoulder-width apart.
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Hold a dumbbell in each hand, and then hold your arms straight in front of your body. Your palms should be facing the floor.
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Shrug your shoulders up toward your ears.
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Slowly bring your shoulders back down to their resting position.
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Repeat this exercise 30 times.
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