7 Best Shoulder Exercises

Overhead Press

A foundational shoulder exercise that involves pressing a barbell or dumbbells overhead to strengthen the deltoids and triceps.

Arnold Press

A variation of the overhead press where you rotate your palms during the movement, targeting the anterior and medial deltoids.

Lateral Raise

An isolation exercise focusing on lifting dumbbells out to the sides to build the lateral deltoids.

Front Raise

Targets the anterior deltoids by lifting dumbbells in front of the body to shoulder height.

Bent-Over Reverse Fly

Engages the posterior deltoids and upper back by lifting dumbbells out to the sides while bent over.

Face Pull

Uses a cable machine to pull a rope attachment towards the face, strengthening the posterior deltoids, traps, and upper back.

Upright Row

Involves lifting a barbell or dumbbells up along the body to chin height, targeting the anterior and lateral deltoids and traps.

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