A highly functional move that can be used for explosiveness, power, strength and if added to a shoulder workout at the end, size too! Predominantly engages the shoulders and traps, but also requires core strength. Also, this exercise is a real pulse raiser (the two hand...

Isolation move for the rear delts, often a difficult muscle to bring up to par with the rest of the musculature of the upper back. Go super strict on this one, without using your body at all and control the weight for best benefits. Keep a braced core and prevent yourse...

Isolation movement for the front delts. This is probably the most basic way to perform this move (it can be done seated, on cables, leaning on a bench etc etc) and allows for a good compromise between strength and fucntionality – you can cheat ‘just’ e...

Isolation move for the lateral delts. The cable ensures you get constant tension throughout the movement, and makes for a good change from traditional dumbbell raises.   Try not to pull too much on whatever you are holding on to with your free hand for support. Thi...

A basic compound move for shoulders, placing emphasis on the front and lateral delts. The seated version is geared toward size, and dumbbells are great for recruiting stabilizing muscles around the shoulder joint.     Keep good form: Keep your lower back natur...