For most guys, the biceps are the undisputed king of muscle. But what good is a king without a crown? If you want GUNS that get respect at the beach and on the street, you’ve got to crown them with cannon ball deltoid development. For big, muscular shoulders that’ll produce personal pride and physical power, keep reading because I’ve got the 10 best beginner exercises for you right here.
Remember: As I said in my post with how to build elite triceps, I use the word bodybuilders a lot – don’t think of this as somebody who competes on stage necessary, but rather as somebody looking to “build their body.” Whether you’re competing or just looking to sculpt your muscles and build strength – these tips apply.
Best Shoulder Exercises: Seated Front Military Press
Your shoulders consist mainly of 2 muscle groups, the trapezius and the deltoids. The trapezius or “traps” are the two large triangular-shaped muscles that run across each shoulder from the back of your neck. Your deltoids or “delts” are the thick, triangular-shaped muscles that cover your shoulder joints at the top of each arm. The deltoids consist of 3 sections known as the anterior, medial and posterior heads. For balanced deltoid development, you must train each section equally.
The front military press is a great starter exercise for building the anterior or front section of your delts. You can perform this exercise from a standing or seated position. For beginners, I recommend the seated position, preferably in a chair that has low back support to prevent arching or hyperextension of your spine. With proper technique, this basic military press will add thickness and power to the front of your shoulders. As you advance in your training, you should eventually graduate from this exercise to the dumbbell shoulder press.