Build Stronger Shoulders: Comprehensive Dumbbell Workout for Shoulder Strength

Gym | Single Workout | Beginner: 4 exercises

Are you ready to sculpt and strengthen your shoulders? This comprehensive dumbbell workout consists of four targeted exercises designed to enhance shoulder strength and stability. With a focus on hypertrophy, this routine will have you feeling the burn and seeing results in no time!

The first exercise is the "Dumbbell Bench Seated Press." This movement primarily targets your anterior deltoids while also engaging your triceps. For this exercise, perform four sets with reps of 15, 12, 10, and 10. Take your time with the weights, maintaining a steady pace to avoid straining your shoulders. Make sure your back is pressed firmly against the bench to provide adequate support.

Next, we move to the "Dumbbell Bent Over Face Pull." This exercise is fantastic for engaging the rear deltoids and upper back, promoting proper posture and shoulder stability. As with the previous exercise, aim for four sets, decreasing reps from 15 to 10. Focus on pulling the dumbbells toward your face and squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement for maximum effect.

Following this, we have the "Dumbbell Incline T-Raise." This exercise uniquely targets the upper traps and the medial deltoids while promoting good shoulder health. Complete four sets with the same descending rep scheme of 15, 12, 10, and 10. Ensure that you maintain a slight bend in your elbows and control the weight throughout the movement, especially on the descent.

Finally, finish strong with the "Dumbbell Seated Bent Arm Lateral Raise." This exercise enhances the lateral head of the deltoids, providing your shoulders with that coveted round shape. Keep it challenging with four sets of 15, 12, 10, and 10 reps. As you perform this move, keep your elbows bent at about 90 degrees and lift the weights sideways, focusing on the contraction of the shoulder muscle.

In conclusion, this dumbbell workout effectively targets all areas of the shoulders. Aim to perform this routine 1-2 times a week, allowing for rest between sessions for optimal muscle recovery. Stay consistent, and you'll be well on your way to achieving stronger, more defined shoulders!

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1. Dumbbell Bench Seated Press: 4 sets • 15, 12, 10 and 10 reps
Dumbbell Bench Seated Press
2. Dumbbell Bent Over Face Pull: 4 sets • 15, 12, 10 and 10 reps
Dumbbell Bent Over Face Pull
3. Dumbbell Incline T-Raise: 4 sets • 15, 12, 10 and 10 reps
Dumbbell Incline T-Raise
4. Dumbbell Seated Bent Arm Lateral Raise: 4 sets • 15, 12, 10 and 10 reps
Dumbbell Seated Bent Arm Lateral Raise

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