Ready to build powerful, sculpted shoulders? This advanced shoulder workout combines the muscle-building power of compound barbell lifts with the precision of cable-based isolation exercises. With strategically placed set and rep schemes designed for hypertrophy, you'll hit every angle of the deltoids—front, side, and rear—to build size, strength, and definition. This workout is not structured as supersets, meaning each exercise should be completed for all sets and reps before moving on to the next movement. Let’s break it down step by step for maximum gains and muscle activation. Remember to maintain proper form and control weight throughout to avoid injury and enhance muscle engagement. Rest 60–90 seconds between sets for optimal recovery and performance.

"Barbell Standing Shoulders Press" The ultimate overhead compound movement, this exercise targets the anterior and medial deltoids with the added benefit of core engagement and upper-body stability. Perform 4 sets with a descending rep scheme: 15, 12, 10, and 10. Begin with lighter weight and increase load as reps decrease. Focus on full range of motion and avoid over-arching your lower back.

"Barbell Upright Row" This movement emphasizes the traps and lateral deltoids. With 4 sets of 15, 12, 10, and 10 reps, keep the motion controlled and lead by pulling your elbows upward rather than curling the bar. Use a grip slightly less than shoulder-width to target the delts more effectively.

"Cable Cross-over Reverse Fly" An excellent isolation move targeting the posterior deltoids, this cable variation allows consistent tension throughout the motion. Use a moderate weight and focus on squeezing the shoulders at the top of each rep. Set volume remains the same: 4 sets of 15, 12, 10, and 10 reps. Be sure to keep arms slightly bent and avoid using momentum.

"Cable Rope Kneeling Rear Delt Row" This unique cable move further isolates the rear delts while minimizing lower back involvement due to the kneeling position. Pull the rope towards your ears while keeping your upper arms high and elbows flared out. Stay strict with form and let your rear delts do the work. Again, complete 4 sets of 15, 12, 10, and 10 reps.

In conclusion, this shoulder workout is a powerhouse combination of barbell and cable exercises that will spark hypertrophy across all areas of your deltoids. Incorporating both heavy compound moves and precise isolation techniques, it’s ideal for anyone aiming to achieve bigger, rounder shoulders. Make sure to warm up prior to starting and stretch afterwards to reduce soreness and enhance recovery.