Everyone dreams of having that perfectly sculpted physique. To achieve that perfection, however, target each muscle group separately, starting with the shoulders. Well-defined shoulders, or deltoids, call for working a variety of muscles....
A shoulder press is a method of weight training that works out the shoulder and core muscles. The maneuver is also known as the overhead press or simply the press. The exercise utilizes the weight of dumbbells by holding them close to the...
The dumbbell shoulder press is an exercise designed to strengthen the shoulder muscles using a pair of dumbbells. The exercise involves lifting a resistance weight above the shoulders and then slowly lowering the weight. Although the idea is to go...
The shoulder press exercise strengthens the anterior deltoids, which is the main muscle group on the front of the shoulder. But the overhead pressing motion might be stressful to the shoulder joint and the rotator cuff muscles. Strengthening the...
Repeated overhead activities, such as a dumbbell shoulder press with poor technique, may increase your risk of injuring the shoulder joint. Strengthen and care for the muscles that support the shoulder to decrease your risk. These muscles are...
The standing shoulder press with dumbbells exercise is a multi-joint movement that targets your shoulder muscles. Although the shoulder press is often done in a seated position, the standing version involves more of your core muscles. Using...
The clean and press is a total-body, strength exercise that combines the clean exercise with a shoulder press. It works muscles in your upper and lower body, including your quadriceps, hamstrings, low back, glutes and shoulders. Although often...
The overhead press is an upper body weight training exercise that strengthens your shoulders. It can be done on a weighted machine, with a barbell, resistance bands, kettlebells and even dumbbells. Using dumbbells allows you to complete this...
The dumbbell shoulder press is a free-weight exercise that isolates the deltoid muscles in your shoulder. Located in the rounded contour of the shoulder, the anterior and medial deltoids are responsible for a variety of lifts and other arm...
The dumbbell shoulder press is an effective free weight resistance training exercise for your shoulder muscles. Other muscle groups are activated as synergists, dynamic stabilizers and stabilizers during this exercise, which means the dumbbell...
In bodybuilding and fitness circles, wide shoulders are a prized possession. Because of their dominant position atop the torso, a well-developed pair of shoulders can give you a powerful overall appearance, as well as accentuating your "V-taper."...
A healthy shoulder joint moves in more than 1,600 different directions. Your doctor has fitted you with a shoulder brace to immobilize this ball and socket joint and protect it from further injury. Exercising with a bad shoulder, unless otherwise...
The shoulder press or military press is a basic, upper body exercise targeting all the major shoulder muscles. The exercise is commonly performed with dumbbells or by using a barbell and lifting the weight over your head. Whenever there is...
Dumbbells fall under the category of free weights. These tools have the versatility to work all of your body parts and they are also very resilient. From a muscle-building standpoint, free weights give you a slight edge over machines because you...
Dumbbells are made out of cast iron, and sometimes have a foam or rubber coating, particularly the lighter weights. By using these free weights, you give yourself the ability to simulate real-life lifting situations and promote whole-body...
Most varieties of barbell presses can also be performed with dumbbells. A barbell refers to a long metal bar to which weight plates are attached at the ends. The weight on a barbell varies based on the amount of weights placed on each end....
Using dumbbells for a pressing exercise expands your movement and grip options beyond what you can do with a barbell. An alternating movement allows you to focus one on side at a time and increases the balance challenge of the exercise. You can do...
It can be difficult to decide which muscle group to train first in a workout, especially when training two muscles such as shoulders and triceps that work together in many exercises. Determining whether to train shoulders before triceps, or...
If you have time for only one weekly full body workout, it's important to stick to basic compound exercises. This way, you'll be able to train every muscle group within the time constraints. While working out once a week isn't optimal, by...
Dumbbells offer great exercises and workout routines for the upper body. Dumbbell exercises increase range of motion, muscle mass, fat loss and strength. Dumbbells challenge your muscles because they provide tension to the muscle, causing it to...
Your body uses your shoulder muscles, or deltoids, for nearly every upper-body movement. While it may be tempting to treat the shoulders as a single muscle and work them with nothing but presses, the shoulder should be worked from the top, sides...
Behind-the-neck barbell presses are a contraindicated exercise for anyone with shoulder pain or a previous shoulder injury. Even if you don't have problems with your shoulders, you may want to avoid the behind-the-neck barbell press because it...
According to the National Strength and Conditioning Association, machine-assisted exercises only isolate one muscle group at a time and limit the involved joints' natural range of motion. Machines also stabilize the weight for you, which limits...
Your deltoid makes up the main muscles of your shoulder. It is a three-headed muscle that forms the cap at your shoulder. The three heads are the anterior, lateral and posterior. Your deltoid is responsible for moving your arm away from your body...
A swimsuit-ready body takes discipline, hard work and patience to develop. Your main objective is to reduce fat while building muscle in key locations. You want a toned, slender stomach, lifted chest, defined shoulders and robust buns and hips. By...
The triangle muscles sit on the outside of the shoulders and are better known as the deltoids. When well-defined, these muscles give off a triangular shape that rounds out the upper body physique. The goal with training is to target this muscle...
The stability exercise ball promotes core muscle involvement during exercise. By sitting or balancing on a stability ball, users can work multiple muscle groups simultaneously. When a person sits on the ball, the muscles of the core (any muscle...
The upper back, neck and shoulders are all muscle groups that are prone to injury. As such, it is advantageous to keep them in as good condition as possible. Contrary to popular belief, resistance training, when done carefully, can actually reduce...
Shoulder exercises are simple movements that utilize a dumbbell, barbell, cables or machine. Finding video instruction on YouTube will teach you proper technique when performing various should exercises and will help to avoid injuries. Use a...
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