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Beginner Shoulder Routine

Type: Shoulder Workout

This beginner’s shoulder workout routine is going to start you off by developing some serious shape and tone to your shoulders. The muscles worked are the front, middle and rear (Deltoids) shoulders as well as the upper (Traps) shoulders. A strong set of well developed shoulders are vital as part of a well balanced physique. The shoulders muscles are used in a variety of pushing and pulling activities, so it’s important that they are kept in good condition to help prevent injury. If you want to develop a killer set of shoulders then give it a go.

This workout can be inserted into your current total body or split routine. It’s important to make regular changes to your workout to ensure that you keep progressing. Change your routine every 4 to 6 weeks.

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Beginner Shoulder
Instructions:
  • Practice moving the weights through a complete range of motion.
  • Concentrate on technique. Make that your focus rather than weight.
  • Exhale as you lift the weight, and inhale as you lower it again.
  • Choose a weight that you can just manage the required number of reps with.
  • Take 1-2 minutes rest between each set.
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1 Military Press, Barbell, Seated
3 sets 
15 reps 
 
Targets: 
Muscle Groups:
Shoulders
Triceps
Upper Back
 
Description: The military press is an effective exercise for developing the deltoids, and is performed by pressing a bar overhead, extending the arms. Also known as the shoulder press, the overhead barbell press hits multiple muscles and ...

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2 Lateral Raise, Dumbbell
2 sets 
15 reps 
 
Targets: 
Muscle Groups:
Mid Shoulders
Mid Back
Upper Shoulders
 
Description: The lateral raise with dumbbells is an effective exercise for developing the deltoids, and is performed by extending the arm to the side of the body with the elbow extended. Start with a light weight to perfect the technique. ...

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3 Reverse Flyes, Dumbbell
2 sets 
15 reps 
 
Targets: 
Muscle Groups:
Rear Shoulders
Back
 
Description: The dumbbell reverse flye targets the rear shoulder (posterior deltoid) muscles. Performing reverse flyes with dumbbells is quite a challenging exercise, so start with a relatively light weight to perfect the movement. Squeez ...

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4 Upright Row, Barbell
2 sets 
15 reps 
 
Targets: 
Muscle Groups:
Upper Shoulders
Biceps
Front Shoulders
Mid Back
Mid Shoulders
Upper Back
 
Description: The upright row exercise works the upper, mid and rear shoulder muscles most intensely. It also works the front shoulders, biceps, forearms and back to lesser intensity. It's a great upper body exercise and will really help t ...

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 Intensity Levels

LevelIntensity (Int)GoalExamples & Guide Lines
5LowN/ADaily activities. Normal Breathing, Talking (>2 hrs)
6Low ModerateN/ABrisk Walk, Slow Jog, Normal Breathing & Talking (1 - 2 hrs)
7ModerateCV: EnduranceJogging - Fast breathing. Talk just okay (> 20 min)
8High ModerateCV: Race paceFast Jog - Heavy breathing, Talk broken (>10 min)
9HighCV: SportsHard run - Breathing heavy. Talking hard. (1-3 min)
10MaximumCV: SpeedSprint - V. hard breathing. Talk impossible. (5 -8 sec)

 Workout Saftey

All exercises should be completed with proper technique maintaining good posture throughout. Use technique and posture failure as an indicator as to how challenging you find the resistance or exercise position. Optimize the resistance and exercise type according to your own ability.

It is important to incorporate exercises that cover all major muscle groups into your main workout to ensure a balanced program. Focusing too much on one muscle group can cause muscular imbalances.

Taking these guidelines into consideration means that you will get far more from your workouts, advance quicker and help reduce the risk of exercise related injury.

Always seek professional advice from a qualified fitness instructor before attempting any exercise or workout.

 
   
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