Shoulders Exercises
The deltoids have three distinct heads, anterior, lateral, and posterior, that together create the rounded shape of the shoulder and enable arm movement in every direction. Strong shoulders are critical for pressing overhead, reaching, throwing, and protecting the rotator cuff from injury. Overhead presses (barbell and dumbbell) build overall mass and strength, while lateral raises isolate the medial head that gives shoulders their width. Rear delt flyes and face pulls target the posterior head, which is essential for posture and shoulder health. Personal trainers should balance push and pull volume around the shoulder joint to prevent impingement. Most clients under-train rear delts, program face pulls or reverse flyes in every upper-body session. Use moderate loads on isolation work with controlled tempo and a brief pause at peak contraction. Aim for 14-20 weekly sets spread across pressing and isolation movements for well-rounded development.
Barbell Overhead Press
One Arm Dumbbell External Rotation – Standing
Seated Overhead Press – Barbell
One Arm Bent Over Cable Lateral Raise
One Arm Cable Lateral Raise
Leaning Cable Lateral Raise
One Arm Cable Front Raise
One-Arm Cable Internal Rotation
One Arm Cable External Rotation
Seated Shoulder Press – Machine
Lateral Raise – Machine
Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Dumbbell Front Raise – Alternating
Dumbbell Bent Over Reverse Fly
Seated Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Dumbbell Arnold Press – Seated
Seated Lateral Raise – Gym80
Reverse Cable Fly
Arm Circles – Small to Large
Dumbbell Z Press
Dumbbell Devil Press
Side-Lying Lateral Raise – Bench
Z Press – One Arm Dumbbell
Seated Alternating Arnold Press – Dumbbells
Incline Dumbbell Y-Raise
Push Press with Dumbbells
Barbell Overhead Press
Barbell Front Raise.
Barbell Push Press
EZ Bar Upright Row
Barbell Upright Row
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