Strength Exercises for Shoulders

Strength exercises for shoulders will utilize the inner, outer and rear deltoid muscles.

Browse through the selection of strength exercises for shoulders below:

Upright Row on Low Pulley

Upright Row on Low Pulley
  • Stand up in front of the structure and grab the handlebar with both hands down in front of your thighs.

  • Raise the bar up until it reaches your chest level and let it slowly swing back after a short pause.

  • Be careful not to jerk your back in an effort to help you raise the bar.

Military Press

Military Press
  • Sit on the bench and hold both handles at shoulder height.

  • Push the handles up until your elbows come close to locking and slowly lower them back after a short pause.

  • Breathe out while pushing up and breathe in while letting the structure swing back.

Lateral Deltoid Raise

Lateral Deltoid Raise
  • Sit down on the bench and position the outside of your upper arms against the rotating pads.

  • Raise both pads up by raising your upper arms straight up and let the structure slowly swing back after a short pause.

  • Keep the angle in your elbows still throughout.

Lateral Deltoid Raise on Low Pulley

Lateral Deltoid Raise on Low Pulley
  • Stand up, low pulley to your left and grab the handle with your right hand in front of your left thigh.

  • Pull the handle sideways until your hand reaches your head height and lower it back down slowly after a short pause.

  • Maintain the same small arch in your elbow throughout.

Seated Rear Deltoid Row on Low Pulley

Seated Rear Deltoid Row on Low Pulley
  • Sit down on the bench and grab the handlebar with both hands, arms close to being fully extended.

  • Pull the handles towards your shoulders until the handles barely touch your chest and slowly let them swing back after a short pause.

  • Keep your back straight throughout.