Side Deltoid Development

[Rassler]

I feel that I really lack in my side delts. I do a variety of exercises for shoulders, including side raises on cables and side raises with dumbbells, both which hit the side delts. Anyone have any suggestions as to how to develope my side delts better?

[BestoftheWorst]

Upright rows are nice. They hit your traps and your biceps as well as your lateral delts.

[Rexer]

Originally posted by BestoftheWorst
Upright rows are nice. They hit your traps and your biceps as well as your lateral delts.

And can mess up your RC relly well.

I think one has to stick to the basics. Don't the side laterals work? More is not always better. Just do millitary preses, side and rear laterals and I doubt you will need much more for shoulders.

[Quantum_Man]

Do not do Upright Rows. When doing laterals with DB's, make sure you are leading with your elbows and not your hands, this will help emphasize the side delt better. Also make sure your diet is on order, that you're getting enough calories to support growth.

[egoatdoor]

If your side delts aren'e developing and you are doing those exercises, then it means you are not using the side delts when you do side laterals and the like.

In other words, you are probably cheating.

Cut the weight in half and use correct form so that only the side delts are doing the work. If you can't hold each and every rep for 1/2 to 1 full second at the top, then the weight is too much.

[ozza]

I've been doing snatch high pulls recently and have felt it in my side delts a lot more than i normally do with lateral raises, not sure how good this exercise is for the delts, but i do get soreness in them the next day.

[Rassler]

I think I will try to lead with my elbows to allow for a more strict movement.

Thanks!

[A-rod]

Heavier side laterals , one arm style works great for me .......

[akaMarko]

Originally posted by A-rod
Heavier side laterals , one arm style works great for me .......

Bump!
When doing one arm side raises, hold on to a pole or a piece of heavy equipment with the other arm. You'll be able to lift heavier weight therefore more effective.

[regopsp22]

Originally posted by A-rod
Heavier side laterals , one arm style works great for me .......

What type of form do you use for these?

Arms straight or at right angles?

Thumbs up or pointing down?

Do you cheat the movement a little for more overload, or is it completely isolated?

thanks

[A-rod]

I keep my arms as straight as possible , palms facing down and a lil heaving for more overoad