Shoulders · Barbell

Barbell shoulder exercises

6 exercises from the diary's catalog, all with photos. Below are the list and a sample shoulder workout: compounds first, then isolation.

6 exercises

Standing Barbell Overhead PressStanding Barbell Overhead PressBarbellUpright RowUpright RowBarbellSeated Barbell Military PressSeated Barbell Military PressBarbell
Barbell Front RaiseBarbell Front RaiseBarbell
Standing Barbell Press Behind NeckStanding Barbell Press Behind NeckBarbell
Barbell Rear Delt RowBarbell Rear Delt RowBarbell

Sample workout

Templateshoulder workout

Four exercises from the list: compounds first, then isolation. It's a template for one day; how many sets a muscle needs per week is in the volume guide, and how to progress is in the progressive overload guide.

Why a barbell

A barbell lets you lift the most and add the smallest steps — from 1 kg with 0.5 kg plates. That's why the heaviest shoulder exercises with the clearest progress are barbell ones: the weight in your log climbs right in front of you.

The price is technique and safety. Do heavy sets in a rack with safeties or with a spotter, start light and film a set if you're unsure of your form. The warm-up calculator will lay out the sets up to your working weight.

Log your workouts — I'll show how many sets a week you give this group.

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