How to Tone Shoulder Muscles

Barbell Shoulder Press

  1. To perform the barbell shoulder press, you can stand with your legs shoulders width apart, or by sitting on a bench or chair that gives you back support.
  2. Lift the barbell a little over your head; this will be your starting position.
  3. Now inhale as you lower the barbell down to the front of your shoulders in front of your body.
  4. Raise the bar slowly back up to the starting position while you exhale; repeat for the recommended amount of reps.

When executing this exercise, you will not only exercise shoulders but also tone your chest and triceps muscles.

Dumbbell One-Arm Shoulder Press

  1. Stand up straight or sit on chair with back support.
  2. Find a dumbbell and raise it up to your head with your palms facing forward; this will be the starting position for this shoulder exercise.
  3. Exhale while you push your dumbbell up so that your arm is extended fully, then pause for a second.
  4. Now slowly inhale while you bring the dumbbell back to the starting position.
    Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions before doing the exercise with your other arm.

Another way to perform the dumbbell shoulder press is to begin in the previously mentioned starting position; however, slowly rotate your wrists so that they are turned in toward one another, and tap the dumbbells together at the top before lowering them back down to the starting position.

Importance of Shoulder Exercises

The reason why shoulder muscles are so important is because they help control the arms. And if you’re neglecting your shoulder muscles, you’ll end up with a disproportionate upper body.

Shoulder workouts should be done with caution, as with any other form of exercise so that you avoid injury. It’s a good idea to consult a physician before beginning any new exercise or dieting regimen.

Don’t forget to share these shoulder exercises to tone upper body muscles with your friends.

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