Standing cable rows are often used in upper-body workouts because they are a great way to work the middle back, biceps, lats, and shoulders. This exercise also strengthens your lower back and core. The standing cable row can be performed in different grip positions and attachments. Changing how you hold the cable attachment emphasizes the muscles worked. Try … Read more
The dumbbell Y raise is a beneficial workout that works your shoulders and upper back muscles, including the rear deltoids and traps. It not only targets specific muscle groups but also improves shoulder stability, and posture. And the best part? Dumbbell Y raises can easily be done at home with just a set of dumbbells. … Read more
The cable Y-raise is a fantastic exercise that targets the upper back and activates all deltoid fibers, including the front, lateral, and rear delts and traps. Because it is performed using a cable machine, it provides constant tension compared to a free-weight Y-raise. This exercise combines horizontal shoulder abduction with external shoulder rotation, which helps … Read more
Scapular wall slides, also known as wall slides or reverse wall slides, are one of the basic and best exercises for improving shoulder rotation, upper back activation, and rotator cuff muscle strength and mobility. Wall slides target the muscles responsible for scapular stability, such as the serratus anterior, lower trapezius, and rhomboid. A study found … Read more
The one-arm cable front raise is a shoulder exercise that uses a cable machine to lift your hand in front of your body. It’s a unilateral exercise, so you only work one shoulder at a time. It is one of the most effective front raise variations for training your front deltoid muscles. Since you’re only … Read more
Are you interested in taking your trap workout to the next level? The behind-the-back barbell shrugs might be the exercise you’ve been missing. Shrugs, also known as shoulder shrugs, are isolation exercises that target your trapezius muscles, specifically the upper trap. While traditional barbell shrugs are great for targeting the trapezius muscles, but behind-the-back barbell … Read more
You may be training your shoulders regularly, but you won’t gain the strength and size you need unless you incorporate compound shoulder exercises into your routine. Compound shoulder exercises are a great way to build shoulder muscle mass and strength. Before switching to compound lifts, I was stuck in the front and lateral raise rut … Read more
The resistance band upright row is one of the best variations of the upright row that you can do anywhere to build the shoulders and trap muscles. Bands upright row reduce the strain on your joints compared to traditional weights. It’s one of the best workouts you can do at home, but it’s important to … Read more
The Kettlebell upright row is a compound exercise that builds stronger and bigger traps, and rear deltoids (Shoulder). It is one of the best variations of the dumbbell upright row. Due to the kettlebell’s close grip, it activates more trapezius muscle fibers and comparatively fewer delt muscles compared to a wide-grip barbell upright row. Also, … Read more