shoulder

There is no doubting most gymgoers’ attraction to the barbell bench press. It is part of the Big 3 lifts for a reason: The barbell bench press, with its stability and relatively fixed range of motion, allows the lifter to move the most weight possible. But through injury or range of motion...

Google the term “biceps curl,” and you’ll get over 20 million hits. There is no shortage of information about this beloved muscle group and its most popular exercise. Think back to your first time in a gym when you didn’t know much about lifting. Was one of the first exercises you performed a...

Just because an exercise seems to have been around forever and has been performed by some of the old-school legends, doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a perfect fit for your overall routine. For some people, certain exercises aren’t worth the risk of injury or the minimal amount of gains you may...

Seven-time Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger hasn’t competed onstage since 1980, but the namesake of the Arnold Classic is still as relevant in the sport as he’s ever been. That’s because he has stayed connected to fitness, even while he was a top box-office draw and governor of California...

A strong and healthy back reaches beyond how much weight you can lat pull. It encompasses a solid range of motion, proper posture, identifying weaknesses or imbalances, and correcting them. Considering the back has 40 muscles both large and small starting at the top of the neck and all the way...

Muscle & Fitness has been sharing the champions’ secrets for many decades now, and their tips have helped generations of lifters reach their potential. One champion that recently hopped on the M&F YouTube channel to talk shoulder training was 2022 Bikini International winner and top Bikini...

Building broad shoulders will complete your physique & make you look strong. Learn which exercises are the top 10 all-time best for targeting your shoulders. Having big arms is always in style and a strong bench press is cool but when it comes to the symbol of upper body power, the shoulders...

Tap into your trap muscle's growth potential by learning about the different fibers the muscle is composed of and the best exercise to hit those fibers. Everyone knows how to train their traps. All you have to do is shrugs right? But, if just doing standard shrugs worked, then why do so few...

Give your shoulders the boulder treatment by correcting these 9 common mistakes that keep a lot of builders from gaining bigger shoulders. Do you want wide, meaty, broad shoulders but have failed at every attempt? Do you chalk it up to bad genetics or a lack of the newest piece of gym equipment...

The shoulders are the most widely used upper body muscle. This article takes a look at shoulder anatomy and provides five effective workouts to help improve gains today. In my opinion the shoulders are the most widely used upper body muscle. They function in almost every action that comes your...

Not seeing the shoulder gains you're after? Try these 5 shoulder workout finishers that are designed to be brutal, but effective for building massive boulders! Big, brutal, wide deltoids are sought after by anyone who ever touched a barbell. Whether you’re a bodybuilder looking to grace the...

Build strong and broad shoulders with: hang clean and press, military press, dumbbell shoulder press, upright barbell rows and overhead squat. The shoulders have a dramatic impact on the silhouette of the body. Strong, broad shoulders are universally respected as a symbol of power and authority...

Workout Description Everyone that has been training for a while remembers what it was like to be a beginner learning the ropes of working out. If you're one of those iron veterans, then you may also remember the feeling of uneasiness as you took the training wheels off to try some of the more...

Derek Panza has been in his fair share of fights. That’s because he has competed as both a boxer and kickboxer. He has a 7-0 record as a boxer, and he was 22-1 in kickboxing, with the career highlight coming when he became the International Sport Karate Association (ISKA) World Heavyweight...

Arm day way of life for most of us. Most new lifters only know a few exercises — and the barbell and the most popular one is this staple and its multitude of variations. One variation that is often left out cold is the drag curl. Why? Because it’s hard. The drag curl unlike a lot of other...

If you have a shoulder training day coming up, then you might be looking for a great workout to try for yourself. It would also be nice if you could get some advanced tips and tricks to make the most out of that session. Look no further, because the Sleeveless duo of Don Saladino and Frank Sepe...

The shoulder is a miracle joint. It’s a shallow ball-and-socket joint that provides a ton of mobility with the muscles surrounding the joint providing the stability. This allows us to press, pull, and throw with abandon. However, there is one drawback. The shoulders get banged up. Like, a lot...

Landmine training was in vogue long before the landmine attachment existed. Old-school lifters jammed the barbell into a corner to do T-bar rows and they still do. Now thanks to the minds of creative coaches, landmine training is a great way to train your muscles from multiple angles and...

If you’ve ever experienced shoulder pain, then you know how tricky it can be to build those cannonball delts. Given our culture’s sedentary lifestyle and the fact that many folks seem to struggle with maintaining overhead shoulder function, it’s no wonder that impingement is rampant within the...

Do you need more mass, strength and power in your deltoids overall? Would you like to fill out that t-shirt and possess wide, commanding shoulders that convey a powerful physique without a word spoken? The more important question is: Do your shoulders suck? Many trainers fall into the trap of...