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Every bodybuilder and weight trainer will have his or her favorite exercises for
each body part. That's how it should be - as you progress through the various
stages of learning you'll understand what works best for you. It is useful,
however, to take stock of your progress every so often and carry out an
analysis of where you are and what changes, if any, are needed to move onwards
and upwards.
Part of this analysis should include an assessment of the core exercises that
make up your bodybuilding training program. In this article we'll look at the
shoulder exercises that have proven their worth to serious bodybuilders for
many years. All exercises should be performed to failure with one set of six to
eight reps.
1. Dumbbell lateral raises - this exercise provides the best way to develop the
lateral head of the deltoid.
- Hold the dumbbells at the sides with the palms facing the thighs.
- Raise the arms up and to the sides until parallel to the floor. Make sure the
elbows remain slightly bent.
- Pause.
- Lower with control to the starting position.
2. Bent-over dumbbell lateral raises.
- Bend over at the waist with the knees slightly bent.
- Raise the arms up and to the sides as high as possible.
- Pause.
- Lower with control to the starting position.
Richard
Mitchell is the creator of the bodybuildingadvisor.com
website that provides guidance and information to athletes at all
levels of bodybuilding experience. Go to Bodybuilding
Advice to learn more about the issues covered in this
article.
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