Standard Shoulder Workout
| The Standard Shoulder Workout | This simple shoulder workout consists of four different exercises, each targeting a different part of the shoulder. This total workout is a great way to broaden your shoulders and increase the overall size of your upper body. | |
| Equipment Needed | A set of dumbbells, a bench, and a cable machine. | |
| Exercises | Exercise Information and Tips | Rep Information |
| Bent Over Lateral Raise | Start off by isolating your Posterior Deltoids with Bent Over Lateral Raise. Use a weight such that your first two sets are easily achieved while your second two are difficult. | Complete 4 sets of 6 reps each, with a 1-2 minutes rest in between each set. |
| Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press | Next move on to the classic Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press. Increase the weight each set. Start with a weight such that the final set will be very difficult. | Complete 5 set of reps 6,6,5,5,4, with 1-2 minutes rest each set |
| Front and Side Dumbbell/Cable Raise | Front and Side Dumbbell/Cable Raise is yet another shoulder isolation exercise. Increase the weight when you change from 8 to 6 rep sets. | Complete 4 sets of reps 8,8,6,6 with 1-2 minutes rest in between each set. |
| External Rotation | This exercise further strengthens your shoulders and rotator cuffs. Use the same weight throughout. | Complete 3 sets of 10 reps, with 1-2 minutes rest in between each set. |
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