Here we go again on shoulders. For beginners, or serious bodybuilders, everyone wants to fill out their clothes better, without those shoulder pads that are out of fashion anyways. In my last article I dealt with presses and now (as you can see from the title) I'll be talking about raises.
Raises work the deltoids and compliment press exercises for building up the shoulders. Raises use isolation, meaning you use lighter weights than you normally would, but still get excellent results. Each of the exercises below works a different part of the deltoids: front, back and side.
Front Dumbbell Raises:
In standing position, hold a dumbbell at each side with your palms turned towards your body. Raise one dumbbell up, using a sweeping motion, until it is over your head. Lower to starting position while you sweep the other dumbbell up. Repeat.
You will find this is a very effective but simple exercise for the front deltoids.
Lateral Raises-Standing with a Dumbbell:
With a dumbbell in each hand bend forward 45 degrees. Let the dumbbells hang at arm's length; palms facing each other. While bent over, lift the dumbbells out to either side. Slowly return to beginning position and repeat.
Bent-Over Raises (Lateral):
Stand while holding a dumbbell in each hand. Bend Forward 45 degrees. Let the dumbbells hang at arms length. Your palms should face each other. Remaining bent over, lift the dumbbells out to either side. Slowly return your arms to the starting position and repeat.
Whew! If you haven't done shoulder work before you will find this a bit of a challenge but I can guarantee you'll love the results. Catch ya later-I'm off to the gym.
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