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SHOULDER EXERCISES

Concentrate on using your shoulders only

Keep your traps down (don't shrug)

 

Band - Upright Row

Keep hands close to body

Keep wrists tight

Keep traps down (don't shrug your shoulders)

 

Dumbbell Upright Row

Keep dumbbells by body

Keep elbows up & out

Keep traps down

 

Barbell Upright Row

Keep bar close to body

Use loose grip

Keep elbows up & traps down

 

Band - One Arm Front Raise

Stand firmly on band

Keep elbows soft, not bent

Keep traps down (don't shrug)

 

Front Dumbbell Raise

Keep traps down

Core tight, knees soft

Don't swing body

 

Front Raise w/plate

Keep traps down, neck straight

Keep core tight

 

Dumbbell Lateral Raise

Keep core tight, loose grip

Use delts, not traps

Elbows slightly higher than hands

 

Machine Lateral Raise

Lead with elbows

Keep traps down

Don't arch your back

 

Cable Lateral Raise

Keep hips square

Keep traps down

Keep elbows slightly bent

 

Dumbbell Overhead Press

Keep core tight

Don't arch your back

Go up that last 2 inches

 

Machine Overhead Press

Keep back against pad

Push through heels of hands

 

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