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Weight Training: Shoulders & Deltoids Exercises
Dumbbell Upright Row

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- Hold dumbbells, hanging, against upper thighs.
- Keep dumbbells about 10" apart, thumbs facing.
- Pull dumbbells straight up until nearly even with chin.
- Keep elbows out.
- Keep weights close to body, pause at top.
- Reverse and repeat movement.
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Deltoid Raise

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- Rest forehead on comfortable, not quite waist-high bench.
- Hold dumbbells, arms straight down, elbows locked.
- Raise dumbbells out to shoulder height, even with ears.
- Hold position momentarily, contract rear deltoids.
- Do not swing dumbbells.
- Lower to starting position.
- Repeat movement.
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Military Press

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- Raise barbell to chest, hands shoulder width apart.
- Lock legs and hips solidly.
- Keep elbows n, slightly under bar.
- Press bar to arms length overhead.
- Lower bar to chest.
- Repeat movement.
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