best shoulder exercise
What do you think is the best shoulder exercise to ROUND out the shoulder?
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08-20-2007, 08:24 PM #1Registered User
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best shoulder exercise
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08-20-2007, 09:05 PM #2the bigger the better
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Shoulder Press, Arnold Press, Machine Press, and L-Laterals.
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08-21-2007, 12:41 AM #3Mustang Sally
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Why are L-Laterals better than regular side raises?
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08-21-2007, 04:23 AM #4Iron Doll
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A compound exercises, presses.
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08-21-2007, 10:33 AM #5the bigger the better
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Well they are not necessarily better, but it allows you to lift more weight which will build more mass and really put the "capped" look on your delts.Originally Posted by Euqinom
Regular laterals aren't really a mass building exercise, but rather an isolated, defining move.
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08-23-2007, 09:03 AM #6musclar smurfette
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really round shoulders genetics does come in to play but you can alter that if you dont have the genetics to get them. You have to make sure you hit every head on the cap. Alot of people miss doing the rear delt and over do the front since the front is worked so readly on benching. Also dont forget to work the rotator in order to keep the shoulders healthy and happy.
heavy benching will also help you gain size on them.
any heavy overhead pressing
Laterals (rear ,hanging side )
face pulls
paused front raises
clean and press (I saw alot of my mass all over from doing those)"You can't take some pill and hope your fat will jump off of you like you have the plague. You must work out and eat clean to have a lean, green, fighting machine." Sunshineslynn
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08-27-2007, 02:30 AM #7Registered User
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Lateral Raises w/ cable
What has really made my shoulders pop is side shoulder raises on a cable-pulley machine. Much, much better results than using dumbells.
My shoulder routine:
For size & bulk:
1.)Overhead shoulder presses, dumbell & barbell
moderately heavy & heavy sets 2x per week
2.)Clean and Presses w/ max load
Super-heavy sets of 1-3 2x per week
For "roundness" and shape:
1.)Side and front raises on the cable-pulley
moderately heavy & heavy sets 2x per week
2.)Rear delt on the reverse-pec-deck
moderately heavy & heavy sets 2x per week
Try the cables and you'll be amazed! Sometimes I alternate with free weights for variety, but the cables rock!
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08-27-2007, 07:35 AM #8the bigger the better
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Nice! I really have to start incorporating this into my delt workouts! I never use cables for delts - thanks for the tip!Originally Posted by fitqueeen
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08-28-2007, 02:55 AM #9Registered User
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For face pulls do you have the cable set at face height or higher? found a couple of different opinions on this when i Googled it!
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08-28-2007, 05:37 AM #10Registered User
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Wide grip pull ups
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08-28-2007, 05:49 AM #11Registered User
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The only reason you can use more weight is because you've shortened the lever...Originally Posted by nicoledominique
I've personally found that lateral and rear delt raises have really helped put on mass on my shoulders (on the other hand the exercise that adds the most mass to my chest is flyes... another isolation movement)... either with free weights or cables... cables are great for keeping a constant tension on the muscle throughout the full ROM
But there should also be presses in there too....
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