Barbell Shoulder Press

[jc95605]

I think i'm right but I just wanna make sure. I'm trying to revamp my shoulder routine. My question is, does the barbell shoulder press workout the front shoulders and upper chest. I'm bascially looking for the shoulders like i said. Here's what i'd like to do:

Barbell shoulder press=front shoulders
lateral shoulder raises=shoulder sides
Bent over lateral shoulder raises=back shoulders

What you guys think? Good for a shoulder workout?

[ray0414]

one that i love to do that seems to give my shoulders a great pump, is standing barbell militarys. you will use less weight and i go down to just under my chin, i like it cuase u have to stabalize the body to perform the lift and works your shoulders in a more 'real world' way.(for instance if u are ever going to use shoulder strength youre going to be standing up not sitting down) and u want to use a weight that u can completely control with good form going up and coming down.

[3v1lj03]

Very similar to my shoulder routine. The press is however more of a side delt exercise at least that is how I feel it and use it. Depending on your goals I would add something like an Arnold press and upright rows the Arnold will help with the front and side delt and that upright row always make my rear delts ache.

[AdamGH]

Include upright rows. They work awesome. They help bring out your traps more to i think.

[GT2]

Include upright rows. They work awesome. They help bring out your traps more to i think.

I disagree. Some guys (myself included) have noticed zero difference to their shoulders using this exercise, while others swear by it. Learn what works for you, not what works for everyone else.

[AdamGH]

I disagree. Some guys (myself included) have noticed zero difference to their shoulders using this exercise, while others swear by it. Learn what works for you, not what works for everyone else.

You are absolutely crazy. Upright rows are a staple exercise. The only thing that is correct with what you said is that you need "learn what works for you."

[M302_Imola]

I love upright rows! If you think about it your traps run all the way down your back in sort of a V shape, and the movement of upright rows seems to cover a lot of the traps surface area. This is why I believe that upright rows and deadlifts are a must for trap development!

[jc95605]

I appreciate all your input. I'll look into upright rows. The more input the better. Anyone else?

[Panzerfaust]

Also might want to think about switching up how you go about hitting each muscle.

Start with Rear Delts, then hit the front delts, then the side delts.

One major kick ass routine thatw ill explode your shoulders is as follows, I will explain it the best I can

Find a cable machine in your gym that has two handles, adjust them rather low and cross your wrists (you are facing the machine instead of away from it if you were hitting the chest). Now pull across your body and squeeze as you hit the side and rear delts and when you release immediately straighten your arms out in front of you and lift to hit the front delts. Do this 10x.......then immediately without stopping, change your grip to a pressing movement and stand close to the machine and do 20 reps of shoulder presses.

Once you are done, jump over to the hammer strength machine and rep out on traps, keep the weight rather light, focus on squeezing your traps and holding it for as long as you can then rep it out, hold again and squeeze, rep out and then go back to the first excercise.

Do this with as little rest as possible. Your shoulders will feel like they are ready to explode.


How's that for a shitty explanation?

[mkrulic]

push press is a great mass builder because you can cheat. cheating geets up more weight which will make you grow. seated millitaries db will hit more side delt. the side is the biggest of the three heads. I would incorperate both these ex in your routine if possible

[FireGuy]

Very similar to my shoulder routine. The press is however more of a side delt exercise at least that is how I feel it and use it. Depending on your goals I would add something like an Arnold press and upright rows the Arnold will help with the front and side delt and that upright row always make my rear delts ache.

If you think overhead presses work the medial deltoid you really need to brush up on kinesiology. Not trying to flame you bro but overhead presses hit the anterior head of the deltoid in a very direct fashion.

[catdog]

Front lateral raises work great along with dumbell presses. Upright rows work some shoulder but more for traps. Thats my take

[AdamGH]

Exercise Information

Name: Upright Row

Body part(s):
Shoulders
Upper Arms
Chest
Back

Joint action(s):
Shoulder Abduction
Elbow Flexion

Muscles involved:
Anterior deltoid
Middle Deltoid
Posterior deltoid
Pectoralis major
Serratus anterior
Supraspinatus
Trapezius
Levator scapulae
Biceps brachii


It does a little more than work your traps ;p

more info:

http://www.4cranecomputing.com/exerc...UprightRow.pdf

[DSM4Life]

Shoulder press (target)



Lateral press (target)



Rear Lateral press (target)

[FireGuy]

Shoulder press (target)



Lateral press (target)



Rear Lateral press (target)

Thanks for the visual confirmation!