You’re tired of crowded free-weight areas and want to build impressive shoulders using machines. But every time you hit the gym, you face the same frustrating question: “Which machines actually work?” Here’s the thing: After analyzing over 50+ scientific studies and testing countless machines myself, I discovered something surprising – only 7 machines truly deliver … Read more
Are you tired of those flat, underdeveloped front delts that make your shoulders look incomplete from every angle? Trust me, I’ve been there to HELP you. After spending countless hours testing different shoulder exercises (and making plenty of mistakes along the way), I finally cracked the code to building impressive anterior deltoids. In fact, these … Read more
If you’re having pain in your shoulder or upper back, or you might be dealing with an old shoulder injury, sitting at your desk for hours, or are very active but having trouble with pain. Today, I will show you a simple yet highly effective exercise to improve your scapula mobility — scapula dips (Scap … Read more
The EZ Bar Upright Row is one of the best variations of the upright row. It helps you build stronger and bigger lateral delt and upper trap. The EZ bar’s angled grip allows for a more natural wrist position, reducing the strain on your wrists and shoulders. This is especially helpful if you have experienced discomfort … Read more
Scapula push-ups (scapula retraction push-ups or scap push ups) are highly effective exercises often used in shoulder warm-ups and rehabilitation routines. If you have shoulder pain or are recovering from an injury, they can help you. They are among the best exercises for strengthening the upper back muscles and improving shoulder strength and mobility. It uses a … Read more
The Cable shoulder press is a variation of the shoulder or overhead press, and it’s one of the best exercises for building shoulder size and strength. It is one of the best exercises for targeting all three deltoid muscle heads (anterior, lateral, and posterior). Even though you might not see many people use the cable machine for … Read more
The plate front raise is a must-try if you want to build your shoulder definition, improve daily functional strength, or just change up your routine. This is an isolation exercise, because it only involves one joint (the shoulder) to perform the movement. Unlike compound exercises, polyarticular exercises use several joints, such as the Arnold or … Read more
The cable rear delt pull is a very effective and functional exercise for building muscle and strength in the rear deltoids. This movement also hits the traps, rhomboids and rotator cuff muscles, such as the infraspinatus. This helps build stability and strength in the shoulder blades and makes them more injury-resistant. It is usually performed … Read more
The upright row is a compound weightlifting exercise that involves multiple joints and simultaneously engages several muscle groups. It primarily targets the deltoids (shoulders) and trapezius, while also working the biceps, forearms, and upper back. When you do an upright row, you’re basically pulling a weight up along the front of your body to about … Read more