May 9
Build a Superhero V-Taper
Build a superhuman V-taper – broad shoulders, wide lats, and great abs – without wrecking your average-human joints. Do these exercises.
March 12
Superset Workout: Push-Pull Combos for Gains
It's hard to beat a superset workout using the proven antagonistic training method. Try these six exercises and pair them up for gains.
January 15
7 Next-Gen Shoulder Exercises
If your usual shoulder exercises aren't doing much to make your delts pop, take that as a sign to add some variety. Start here.
December 6
The Best Shoulder Exercises You've Never Even Tried
The big basics are awesome, but if your delts have stopped growing, then try these clever and challenging shoulder exercises.
November 4
15 New Ways to Overhead Press
The overhead press is a staple exercise, but you don't have to use a barbell, especially if it hurts. Try these highly effective options.
May 15
Tip: The Seated Cable Face Pull
Nail your rear delts with this face pull variation. If rear delts are a weak point, start your workouts with several sets of 12-15 reps.
April 28
Tip: You Need the Bow and Arrow Drill
Keep your shoulders healthy and strong. Here's how.
April 21
Tip: Toughen Up Your Shoulders
Make the gains, save your shoulders. Do this drill before pressing.
April 10
Tip: How to Do a Full Overhead Press, Pain Free
Four ways to fix your mobility and push heavier weights over your head.
April 5
Tip: Lying Cuban Press
Use light weights and try this for overall shoulder health. You'll get some lower trap work too.
April 4
Tip: Face Pulls to Forehead
Healthy shoulders, rear delt work, and trap activation. Hard to beat this accessory exercise.
April 1
Tip: Band Pull-Apart
Bring up your rear delts anywhere with a band. Do 4-5 sets of at least 20 reps.
March 29
Tip: The 80-Degree Seated Overhead Press
A slight incline allows you to press at a shoulder-friendly angle.
March 28
Tip: Delt Sweeps
Finish off your heavy shoulder work with this pumptastic exercise.
February 12
The Ultimate Shoulder Day
Delts are hard to grow... if you don't train them right. Here's a workout that'll maximize your overhead press and maximize your gains.
February 8
For Big Shoulders, Ditch the Free Weights
For shoulders, free weights involve too much wasted movement. Not so with cable exercises. Here are 4 that'll blast your delts into oblivion.
February 4
Tip: Chase Metabolic Stress For Delt Size
Got tiny, narrow shoulders? You need more than heavy overhead work. Try these scorchers.
January 30
Question of Power 2
Are big lifts best for delt size? Is the leg press worthless? And how do you avoid embarrassment at competitions? Answers here.
January 24
Tip: The Rear Delt Swing
Not feeling your rear delts with bent-over lateral raises? Do these higher-rep swings to finish off shoulder day.