The dumbbell lateral raise is an isolation exercise that targets the lateral or middle deltoid muscles. When you perform a lateral raise, you’re creating a lever system where the weight (dumbbell) is furthest from the fulcrum (shoulder joint). This creates significant torque at the shoulder, which is why even light weights can feel challenging. This … Read more
The Smith machine shoulder press is a popular shoulder (Deltoid) exercise among bodybuilders because it helps build muscle quickly. Some lifters prefer the Smith press over the barbell press because it provides extra shoulder joint safety, promoting heavier lifts. It specifically trains the front part of the shoulder (anterior deltoid), but you will also use some lateral … Read more
Do you know that the clavicle or collarbone is one of the most frequently broken bones in the human body? It plays an important role in improving shoulder health and arm mobility. It improves posture and shoulder alignment, increases arm and shoulder mobility, tones your collarbone, and reduces tightness or pain in the upper back and neck. … Read more
The rear deltoid machine row mainly targets your rear delts (the back part of your shoulders) and also hits your upper back muscles like the traps and rhomboids. This exercise is especially helpful for improving posture, strengthening shoulder stability, and balance shoulder development. How to Do Tips and Form Manish KumarManish is a NASM-certified fitness … Read more
Scapular pull-ups, or Scapula pull-ups, are among the best exercises for strengthening the upper back muscles and improving shoulder strength and mobility. Adding a scapular pull-up to your workout routine can help you build muscle and strengthen weak spots in your shoulders and back. It uses a smaller range of motion than a regular pull-up to activate your … Read more
Many people overlook their rear deltoids completely, and this mistake can cost them not only in aesthetics, but also in overall shoulder health and functional strength. But you are not like 95% of gym-goers who don’t train rear delt. GREAT, Then this BLOG Is for you. In this data-backed guide, I’m breaking down the 12 … Read more
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