Build Great Shoulders with this Workout Routine
Author: Greg Jones
One thing that separates a good looking physique from a great looking body is a nice pair of shoulders. Developing a toned pair of shoulders takes a lot of work, but if you are prepared to put in the hard workouts then you are sure to have amazing looking shoulder muscles that will have people staring across the room.
If you want to build a serious pair of shoulders you will need to mix up the weight and reps, as certain exercises give better results with heavy weight while others are give better muscle gaining results with a higher rep range and a slightly lighter weight. Always remember that to perform each exercise with perfect form because the shoulder is an intricate joint as it can move in many directions, thus being easy to injure, you should also perform each exercise in a slow and controlled manner to get the best growth and muscle results.
The Shoulder Workout:
Exercise #1 – Shoulder Dumbbell Press – 3 sets x 8 reps – Heavy weight
Exercise #2 – Barbell Shrugs – 3 sets x 8 reps – Heavy Weight
Exercise #3 – Side Dumbbell Raise – 3 sets x 12 reps – Medium weight
Exercise #4 – Front Dumbbell Raise – 3sets x 12 reps – Medium weight
Exercise #5 – Rear Delt Dumbell Raise – 3 sets x 12 reps – Medium weight
For the exercises that use a heavy weight, make sure to take 90 seconds between sets, and for the exercises using a medium weight you will need to only take 60 seconds total rest between sets. Always make sure that you know how to properly do the selected exercises before you perform the actual exercise, if you do not know how to do any type of exercise, just ask the personal trainer on duty to show you how to safely do a selected exercise, this will save you from an unnecessary injury.
You will need to gently stretch after this workout to make sure your shoulders stay flexible and injury free as well as make sure you have a good protein shake and an apple after this workout to deliver the right nutrients to your muscles post workout.
If you are serious about developing a pair of shoulders that look like boulders you will need to take your diet plan serious, eating the proper amount of protein and get the right amount of rest. You should only perform this workout every 5 days in order to give you body the time it needs to rest and properly recover.
This workout is a must for anyone wanting to gain muscle and shoulder strength. Perform this workout for 6 weeks for optimal results.