The Barbell Front Raise is a great shoulder strengthening exercise. Perform this exercise to add muscle and shape to your front shoulders.

Bent Over Dumbbell Lateral Raises target the rear-deltoids and upper back muscles. This is a good exercise for building strength-endurance in the shoulders.

The cable lateral raise targets the lateral head of the deltoid muscle. The constant tension provided by the cables challenges the shoulders throughout the movement’s entire range-of-motion (ROM). The handle attachments can be held in the “neutral” (palms facing out) position or in the “pronated” (palms facing down) position. Keep the elbows flexed slightly to remove pressure on the elbows.

The dumbbell lateral raise performed seated isolates the medial head of the deltoids. If you raise your arms above the horizontal plane you activate the trapezius. Dumbbell lateral raises are typically performed with moderate weight. The “lat” raise is a standard shoulder exercise found in most workout routines. You may change the load on the shoulders by turning your palms down, up, or out. Experiment with various grips to vary the angle of work and keep your muscles challenged.

The Incline Dumbbell Front Raise strengthens and isolates the front shoulder muscles. Pause at the top of the exercise to achieve peak-contraction of the deltoids. Perform this exercise after shoulder presses for a good deltoid workout.

The lateral raise performed on a machine is a basic exercise for strengthening the shoulder muscles. Beginners should use light weight to ensure proper technique. Keep the shoulders in a stable neutral position during the movement. The lateral raise exercise can also be performed with dumbbells.

The shoulder press machine is a compound exercise for the shoulders and triceps. You’ll find the shoulder press machine at most gyms.

The PowerBlock Lateral Raise — Seated isolates the medial head of the deltoids. If you raise your arms above the horizontal plane you activate the trapezius. Lateral raises are typically performed with moderate weight. The “lat” raise is a standard shoulder exercise found in most workout routines. You may change the load on the shoulders by turning your palms down, up, or out. Experiment with various grips to vary the angle of work and keep your muscles challenged.

The PowerBlock Lateral Raise — Standing is a good exercise for strengthening the shoulders. The standing position allows for more weight to be used than when seated.

The PowerBlock shoulder external rotation – side lying targets the external rotators of the shoulders. The external rotators are susceptible to injuries and should be strengthened before increasing loads on bench presses, cleans, and snatches. Throwing and swinging motions also put weak external rotators at risk. You may place a rolled up towel under the elbow for better isolation of the infraspinatus and teres minor.

The PowerBlock shoulder internal rotation – side lying targets the subscapularis muscles. The internal rotators assist the external rotators in keeping the shoulder joint stable. Rotator cuff injuries are common is sports such as tennis and baseball. The high velocity, ballistic motion common in these sports places tremendous forces on the shoulders and the rotators cuff muscles. Because they are often weak and overused, the rotator cuff muscles tear.

The PowerBlock shoulder press performed seated strengthens the anterior shoulders and triceps. This exercise also trains the upper chest, serratus anterior and the trapezius muscles. Your low back should be pressed against the bench, however your upper back can remain off the bench in order to allow the scapula to move move. You may also perform the dumbbell shoulder press without back support to activate the core muscles.

The PowerBlock Shoulder Press — Seated builds strength and definition in the shoulders, upper chest and triceps. Performing the dumbbell shoulder press without trunk support activates the core muscles and challenges your body’s muscles to stabilize while pressing overhead. Alternate pressing each arm for variety and to increase the demand on the trunk.

The PowerBlock shoulder press performed while standing strengthens the anterior shoulders, triceps, and upper chest. The standing position requires your core muscles and hips to stabilize your upper-body as you press the weight overhead. This exercise is good for developing strong, well-defined shoulder muscles. You can use dumbbells in place of a barbell to add variety to your training and to further isolate the shoulder muscles.

The single-arm PowerBlock lateral raise seated is a good way to shape and define your shoulders. Doing the exercise seated will reduce your ability to cheat on the exercise. Doing only one side at a time forces the other side to stabilize, thus working your core at the same time. This exercise can also be performed with a cable or resistance band.

The Single Arm PowerBlock Lateral Raise — Standing is a good way to shape and define your shoulders. Doing only one side at a time forces the other side to stabilize, thus working your core at the same time. This exercise can also be performed with a cable or resistance band.

The single arm PowerBlock press standing is a good way to strengthen your shoulder and core at the same time. At the same time it gets the whole body to work together; the legs and core support while the shoulder moves the weight. This is a good alternative to the barbell military press. This exercise can also be done with a kettlebell.