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SHOULDER EXERCISES

FACE PULL

MUSCLE GROUPS TRAINED

Primary: Posterior Deltoids, Medial Deltoids, Upper Trapezius

Secondary: N/A

 

TECHNIQUE CUES

-Lead movement with the elbows

-Pull anywhere between shoulder- to eye-level

RECOMMENDED REP RANGE

10-20

PROXIMITY TO FAILURE

0-1 RIR

SEATED OVERHEAD PRESS (DUMBBELL)

MUSCLE GROUPS TRAINED

Primary: Anterior Deltoids

Secondary: Lateral Deltoids, Upper Trapezius, Triceps

 

TECHNIQUE CUES

-Setup bench with a very slight incline (not completely vertical)

-Lower until dumbbells touch the shoulders

RECOMMENDED REP RANGE

8-15

PROXIMITY TO FAILURE

1-2 RIR

SEATED OVERHEAD PRESS (SMITH MACHINE)

MUSCLE GROUPS TRAINED

Primary: Anterior Deltoids

Secondary: Lateral Deltoids, Upper Trapezius, Triceps

 

TECHNIQUE CUES

-Setup bench with a very slight incline (not completely vertical)

-Lower until dumbbells touch the shoulders

RECOMMENDED REP RANGE

8-15

PROXIMITY TO FAILURE

1-2 RIR

STANDING LATERAL RAISE (CABLE)

MUSCLE GROUPS TRAINED

Primary: Lateral Deltoids, Posterior Deltoids

Secondary: Anterior Deltoids, Upper Trapezius

TECHNIQUE CUES

-Lift to at least shoulder height

-Hold a study object to increase stability

RECOMMENDED REP RANGE

8-15

PROXIMITY TO FAILURE

0-1 RIR

STANDING LATERAL RAISE (DUMBBELL)

MUSCLE GROUPS TRAINED

Primary: Lateral Deltoids, Posterior Deltoids

Secondary: Anterior Deltoids, Upper Trapezius

 

TECHNIQUE CUES

-Lean forward slightly

-Lift dumbbells forcefully until at least shoulder height -Lower under control

-Allow a slight bend in the elbows

RECOMMENDED REP RANGE

10-20

PROXIMITY TO FAILURE

0-1 RIR

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