{"id":89300,"date":"2023-03-21T12:50:51","date_gmt":"2023-03-21T16:50:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barbend.com\/?p=89300"},"modified":"2024-07-31T09:01:13","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T13:01:13","slug":"best-shoulder-exercises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barbend.com\/best-shoulder-exercises\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Shoulder Exercises and Workouts for Bigger, Stronger Shoulders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A set of strong, broad shoulders signal to the world that you lift (hey, a little vanity is okay). Stronger shoulders also mean you can bench press<\/a> and overhead press more weight while potentially staving off injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While your shoulders are smaller muscles compared to your chest and back, don\u2019t be tempted to throw shoulder training on the back burner. Directly training your shoulders is crucial for balanced upper body strength development. Below, we\u2019ve curated a list of the best shoulder exercises you can do plus some of the best shoulder routines you can perform during your workouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recent Updates<\/strong>: <\/em>BarBend Senior Writer Jake Dickson<\/strong><\/a> revised this article to provide more accessible exercises and include movements that align more closely with <\/em>BarBend\u2019s evolving standards for training content. Read more about that process here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

13 Best Shoulder Exercises<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Barbell Overhead Press<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Dumbbell Shoulder Press<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Arnold Press<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Push Press<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Z Press<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Landmine Press<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Lateral Raise<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Face Pull<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Reverse Flye<\/a> <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Y Raise<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Cable Lateral Raise<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Dumbbell Front Raise<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Shrug<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Our Panel of Experts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    This article was originally written by Jake Boly<\/strong><\/a>, a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and BarBend<\/em>\u2019s former training editor. It was updated and revised by both Senior Writer Jake Dickson<\/a><\/strong>, NASM-CPT & B.S.-EXS, and Senior Editor Alex Polish, who is an ACE-certified personal trainer and kettlebell instructor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You’ll also find expert input from Kyrie Furr<\/a>. Furr is a CrossFit coach, personal trainer, B.S. graduate in Sports Management, and is a former collegiate athlete.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    What Muscles Make Up the Shoulders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Credit: restyler \/ Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n