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Shoulder Exercises: Training, Technique and Equipment

Explore shoulder exercises with dumbbells, cables, and machines. Learn about technique, movement angles, and practical training guidance.

Shoulder exercises train the deltoids and support pressing, pulling, and lifting patterns in strength training. Choose dumbbells, cables, machines, or bodyweight movements that match your experience and program.

Shoulder exercise overview

This category includes shoulder presses, lateral raises, front raises, and movements that target the rear deltoids. Each variation has a different training feel: machines provide guided resistance, while dumbbells and cables require more independent control. Use a mix of movement angles and keep the load manageable.

Practical technique

Keep your torso steady, control the lifting and lowering phases, and avoid swinging during raises. Adjust the seat and handles on machines, and use a range of motion that remains comfortable. Stop if you feel sharp pain and seek qualified coaching when technique is uncertain.

Bodyweight Front Slam

Bodyweight Front Slam

The Bodyweight Front Slam is a dynamic exercise that helps improve your strength, speed, and coordination. This exercise simulates powerfully slamming a heavy object into the ground, but without using additional weights. It is a unique way to train your entire body, with a focus on explosiveness. E

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Bodyweight Full Squat With Overhead Press

Bodyweight Full Squat With Overhead Press

The Bodyweight Full Squat With Overhead Press is a dynamic exercise that combines strength and flexibility. This exercise integrates the benefits of a deep squat with the powerful movement of an overhead press, providing a full-body workout without using weights. Execution Begin standing with yo

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Bodyweight Full Squat With Overhead Press (Version 2)

Bodyweight Full Squat With Overhead Press (Version 2)

Introduction The Bodyweight Full Squat With Overhead Press is a dynamic exercise that combines strength, flexibility, and coordination. By using your own body weight as resistance, it works not only your lower body but also your shoulders and arms. This exercise offers a unique combination of streng

Quads Strength Training
Bodyweight Kneeling Push-Up Row

Bodyweight Kneeling Push-Up Row

The Bodyweight Kneeling Push-Up Row is a versatile exercise that combines strength and stability. This exercise is unique because it trains both your upper body and core without requiring weights. Execution Begin on your knees with your hands flat on the floor, slightly wider than shoulder-width

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Bodyweight Kneeling to Hand Tap

Bodyweight Kneeling to Hand Tap

The Bodyweight Kneeling to Hand Tap is a dynamic exercise that helps improve core stability, balance, and coordination. This exercise requires no equipment and can be performed anywhere, making it an excellent choice for home workouts or as part of a warm-up routine. Instructions Begin on your

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Bodyweight Muscle-Up

Bodyweight Muscle-Up

The Bodyweight Muscle-Up is an impressive exercise that combines strength, coordination, and agility. It is an advanced movement that helps you transition from a hanging position to a supported position above the bar, using your own body weight. This exercise offers a unique challenge because it int

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Bodyweight Overhead Squat

Bodyweight Overhead Squat

The Bodyweight Overhead Squat is a challenging exercise that tests not only your strength but also your flexibility, coordination, and balance. By performing this exercise, you work a wide range of muscle groups and improve your overall posture. Execution Begin with your feet shoulder-width apar

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Bodyweight Overhead Triceps Extension

Bodyweight Overhead Triceps Extension

Want to train your triceps effectively without using weights or machines? The Bodyweight Overhead Triceps Extension is an excellent choice. This exercise uses your own body weight to isolate and strengthen the triceps, offering a unique way to build muscle definition and strength. Execution Fi

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Bodyweight Standing Around the World Wall-Supported

Bodyweight Standing Around the World Wall-Supported

This exercise is a fantastic way to train your body in a unique way, using your own body weight and a wall for support. It helps improve your balance, coordination, and strength in your arms and shoulders. Execution Start by standing facing a wall, approximately one arm's length away. Place yo

Shoulders Strength Training
Bodyweight Standing Fly

Bodyweight Standing Fly

The Bodyweight Standing Fly is an effective exercise that targets strengthening and toning your chest muscles without requiring weights or machines. This exercise uses your own body weight as resistance, making it an accessible option for everyone, regardless of fitness level. Execution Begin wi

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Bodyweight Standing Military Press

Bodyweight Standing Military Press

The Bodyweight Standing Military Press is an effective exercise that targets strengthening your upper body, particularly your shoulders, without requiring weights or equipment. This exercise uses your own body weight as resistance, making it an accessible option for everyone, regardless of fitness l

Shoulders Strength Training
Bodyweight Standing Military Press Wall Supported

Bodyweight Standing Military Press Wall Supported

Looking to add an effective shoulder exercise to your routine without using weights? The Bodyweight Standing Military Press Wall Supported is an excellent choice. This exercise uses your own body weight and the resistance of a wall to train your shoulders and upper body, making it an accessible opti

Shoulders Strength Training
Bodyweight Standing Triangle Fly

Bodyweight Standing Triangle Fly

The Bodyweight Standing Triangle Fly is an effective exercise that targets strengthening your upper body without using weights. This exercise is unique because it allows you to train your chest muscles, shoulders, and arms using nothing but your own body weight, making it an excellent choice for hom

Chest Strength Training
Bodyweight Svend Press

Bodyweight Svend Press

If you're looking for an effective way to train your chest muscles without using weights, the Bodyweight Svend Press is an excellent choice. This exercise uses the resistance of your own body weight to strengthen your chest muscles, shoulders, and triceps. What makes this exercise unique is that you

Chest Strength Training
Bodyweight Triceps Extension

Bodyweight Triceps Extension

Do you want to develop strong triceps without using weights or machines? Then the Bodyweight Triceps Extension is the perfect exercise for you. This exercise uses your own body weight to train the triceps effectively while also improving your core stability. Execution Find a stable surface such

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Bouncing Circle Draw

Bouncing Circle Draw

The Bouncing Circle Draw is a dynamic exercise that helps improve your coordination and balance while training several muscle groups. This exercise is unique because it combines cardio and strength training, allowing you to improve both your endurance and muscular strength. Execution: Begin in a

Shoulders Strength Training
Boxing + Front Kick

Boxing + Front Kick

The combination of boxing and a front kick is a dynamic and powerful exercise that challenges both your endurance and strength. This exercise combines the explosive power of your arms with the flexibility and strength of your legs, making it an excellent full-body workout. Execution Begin in a s

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Boxing Jab

Boxing Jab

The Boxing Jab is a fundamental boxing technique that not only improves your punching power but also your coordination, speed, and overall fitness. This exercise simulates a direct forward punch focused on speed and precision, offering unique benefits for both your physical and mental well-being. E

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Boxing Left Hook

Boxing Left Hook

The Boxing Left Hook is a dynamic exercise that not only improves your boxing skills but is also an excellent way to increase your strength, speed, and coordination. This exercise simulates a left hook in boxing, making it a fun and effective way to work on your fitness. Execution Start in a ben

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Boxing Left Uppercut

Boxing Left Uppercut

The Boxing Left Uppercut is a dynamic boxing movement that not only improves your technique but is also an excellent way to increase your strength and speed. This exercise focuses on explosiveness and precision, making it a unique addition to your fitness routine. Execution Begin in a bent stanc

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Boxing Right Hook

Boxing Right Hook

The Boxing Right Hook is a powerful exercise that not only improves your boxing skills but is also an excellent way to train your upper body and core. This exercise helps build explosive strength and speed while also improving your coordination and balance. Execution Begin in a boxing stance wit

Biceps Strength Training
Boxing Right Uppercut

Boxing Right Uppercut

The Boxing Right Uppercut is a dynamic boxing movement that not only improves your strength and speed, but also your coordination and overall fitness. This exercise simulates an upward punch with the right fist, targeting both your upper and lower body. Execution Start in a bent-over position wi

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Breaststroke Swimming

Breaststroke Swimming

Breaststroke is a classic swimming stroke known for its smooth, wave-like movements. This style is unique because it provides a full-body workout while also having low impact on your joints. It is ideal for all ages and levels. Execution Begin in the water with your body extended and your arms i

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Bridge Dumbbell Press

Bridge Dumbbell Press

The Bridge Dumbbell Press combines the benefits of a bridge exercise with those of a dumbbell press. This exercise is ideal for strengthening your core, glutes, and chest muscles while also working on your stability and balance. Execution Lie on your back on a fitness mat with your knees bent an

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