single arm upright row vs side laterals

[dlynch1992]

You can obviously use more weight with upright row but would it still be better than lateral raises for medial delt mass?

[dlynch1992]

Im struggling with my shoulders the most so I could use a little advise! Thanks

[Back In Black]

What is your shoulder routine?

After whatever press variation I do I I've to do side lateral raises super settled with dumbbell upright row.

[M302_Imola]

What is your shoulder routine?

After whatever press variation I do I I've to do side lateral raises super settled with dumbbell upright row.

same here! I think supersetting is a great way to get the side delts to respond. You know you've got a great pump going when you can hardly raise your arms over your head.

[BBTrevor]

Always swore by side laterals, you can superset if you are not getting the results you want, you should grow if you are using good slow form with enough weight 3x 8-10 type ration or even 6reps to really hit them just make sure you dont overtrain and try not to miss any shoulder workouts and they will respond if your nutritions good

[DanB]

find what works for you, i have a friend who only does bb press and rear delt fly and his delts are like boulders

i do side laterals at different angles, lying, 45degree bench, leaning forward slightly

cant do upright rows,

mix it up and see what feels right

[stpete]

Moderate laterals(8-12 reps) super set w/heavy db(4-6 reps) front raises w/palms facing in. I can go a lot heavier w/palms facing in.

[boxingfan30]

I had read several times that upright rows are actually not good for shoulder joints at all. I don't recall where I read it now though.

[Back In Black]

I had read several times that upright rows are actually not good for shoulder joints at all. I don't recall where I read it now though.

Done with a bar and incorrect hand spacing they are a poor choice. Dumbbells with good form are where it's at.

[boxingfan30]

Done with a bar and incorrect hand spacing they are a poor choice. Dumbbells with good form are where it's at.

I could see that. My shoulder is to messed up to bench as well, but once it's corrected i'll never use a bar for pretty much any exercise. It doesn't allow the shoulder to move correctly, and the shoulder is such an intricate part of the body and can be so weak. I definitely agree with anyone who does, or suggests working the rotator cuff.

[M302_Imola]

find what works for you, i have a friend who only does bb press and rear delt fly and his delts are like boulders

i do side laterals at different angles, lying, 45degree bench, leaning forward slightly

cant do upright rows,

mix it up and see what feels right

Have you tried the one arm db upright rows? Most that have shoulder problems can get away with this exercise w/ little to no pain.

Done with a bar and incorrect hand spacing they are a poor choice. Dumbbells with good form are where it's at.

Agreed!