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Introduction to Shoulder Training |
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BodybuildingPro.com Exercise Index Shoulders Introduction to Shoulder Training
The Muscles of the Shoulder
(1) Deltoid: The deltoid is a large, three - headed, thick,
triangular muscle which originates from the clavicle and the
scapula at the rear of the shoulder and extends down to its
insertion in the upper arm.
Function: To rotate and lift the arm. The anterior deltoid
lifts the arm to the front; the medial deltoid lifts the arm to the
side; the posterior deltoid lifts the arm to the rear.
Note: See Also the Trapezius
Muscles
Training the
Shoulders
Medial (Side) Deltoid Head
To stress the medial head of the deltoid, any of the following
exercises can be performed:
- Side Dumbbell
Raises
- Dumbbell Raises to the Front
- Incline Dumbbell
Raises
- Seated or Standing
Dumbbell Press
Anterior (Front) Deltoid Head
To stress the anterior head of the deltoid, any of the following
exercises can be performed:
- Front Dumbbell
Raises
- Barbell (Military)
Press
- Machine Barbell
Press
- Seated or Standing
Dumbbell Press
Posterior (Rear) Deltoid Head
To stress the posterior head of the deltoid, any of the following
exercises can be performed:
- Rear Dumbbell
Raises
- Rear Barbell
Raises
- Rear Machine
Raises
Note: Due to the added stress on the rotater cuffs and
additional risk or injury, raises to the rear should be ignored
where possible.
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