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 Shoulders are pathetic... help!
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Amateur Bodybuilder 
Posts: 77 |
I am not pleased at all with my shoulders. I mean, they aren't completely unproportional when compared to the rest of me, but I certainly think that they can be better. They are weak as hell, too. Here is what my last Push routine looked like. Bench Press - Warmup... 155x8, 170x6, 185x3 Standing BB Shoulder Press (in front of neck) - Warmup, 85x6, 85x5, 75x4 Dips - 8, 25x5, 6 DB Lateral Raises - 15x8, 15x8, 15x8
Anyway... what would you suggest in terms of replacing the DB Lateral Raises and in the order of my exercises? Maybe I should do the shoulder presses before the bench pressing because my shoulders are my weak link? Thanks,    | ||
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Cool Novice 
Posts: 43 |
If you are solely desiring functional strength, stick with the pressing movements using low reps. However, if you are after aesthetics too, try the following routine laid out by Ian King. Single-Arm Lateral Raise: Genetic  | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 60 |
I agree that to increase the size of the delts, supersetting lateral movements is great. Also, it might be your triceps that are the weak link. Throw in some close grip bench presses after chest. If you want to increase your strength, look into strength routines (i.e. heavy and low reps, subfailure) [This message has been edited by BigBald-1 (edited September 28, 2000).] | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 143 |
Bro, my shoulders are my strongest and best feature. Here is my routine hope it helps. 1: either dumbell press, seated barbell press 2: lateral raises 3: the one where you stand and raise one arm at a time. 4: behind the neck press or something else for the rear delts. go heavy as possible, switch it up weekly. ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 113 |
everyone so far has made good comments. the one thing i would do is put a little emphasis on traps; they are part of your shoulder group technically. Shruggs are best, upright rows are good too. This is what has worked for me. | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder 
Posts: 779 |
I'd stick to the standing press movements and some sort of cleans. |
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posted September 25, 2000 11:32 PM