Strong Shoulders

Tone up your shoulders if you want to look attractive, correct your posture, and look more confident. Also, shoulder exercises will reduce the risk of shoulder pain and injury in the long run. And you can easily make your shoulders stronger by practicing the following exercises.

1. Lateral Raises

Stand straight with dumbbells in each hand and legs shoulder-width apart

Roll your shoulders towards your back and bend your elbows slightly to start

Lift your arms to bring them into a straight line with your shoulders and lower them down slowly and do 3 sets of 12 reps each

2. Dumbbell Front Raises

Stand straight with dumbbells in your hands and your hands resting on your thighs

Raise your right hand to the shoulder level and stop for a couple of seconds and bring it down slowly

Do it with your left hand and do 2 sets of 12 reps

3. Reverse Fly

Stand straight with dumbbells in both hands and your legs closer up to shoulder length

Bend forward at a 45-degree angle by bending your knees slightly and let your hands hang down

Lift your arms until your arms come in a straight line and pause for a moment

Lower your arms slowly and do 3 sets of 8 reps

4. Shoulder Shrugs

Stand straight with your hands on sides and legs closer

Hold dumbbells in each hand and keep your core tight and roll your shoulders to start the exercise

Raise your shoulders to the height of your ears and lower the shoulders slowly and do 3 sets of 12 reps

5. Standing Shoulder Press

Stand straight with your legs shoulder-width apart and dumbbells in both hands

First, lift the dumbbells to your ears by extending your arms upwards, and then raise the dumbbells over your head by raising your hands towards the ceiling

Hold the dumbbells over your head for a short time and then bring your hands down to the starting position and 2 sets of 15 reps

6. Bent Arm Lateral Raises

Stand straight with your hands by your side and legs shoulder-width apart

Hold dumbbells in both hands and bend your elbows to bring your forearms in the 90-degree angle to your arms

Bend your knees slightly to support your back and to start the exercise

Your forearms should be attached to your chest and arms locked

Life your arms up to the shoulder height, stop for a while, and bring your arms slowly to the starting position and do 2 sets of 15 reps

7. Side Plank

Lie down on your side with your forearm in 90-degree and arm extended on the floor

Your body weight would be on your shoulder and the forearm in the starting position

Life your hips off the floor until your body from neck to toe comes in a straight line

Hold your body in the lifted position for up a minute and come down to the starting position

Turn your side and do it with your left hand and do 3 sets … Find more