Beginner’s Guide to Shoulder Exercises

Exercise Link Target Muscles Description
Alternating Dumbbell Bench Press Link chest, triceps, shoulders This exercise involves pressing dumbbells alternately while lying on a bench, focusing on unilateral strength and stability.
Alternating Dumbbell Floor Press Link chest, triceps, shoulders Similar to the bench press but performed on the floor, this move reduces shoulder stress and emphasizes tricep activation.
Band-Assist Jump Link legs, shoulders Using a resistance band for assistance, this exercise helps improve explosive power and jumping mechanics.
Band-Assist Squat Jump Link legs, shoulders Combining squats with jumps, this movement enhances lower body strength and power with the help of a resistance band.
Band-Assisted Handstand Push-Up Link shoulders, arms This advanced exercise uses a band for support, allowing for better control and strength building in the shoulders and triceps.
Band-Assisted Inverted Row Link upper back, biceps An upper body pull exercise that uses a band to assist in lifting your body, targeting the upper back and biceps.
Band-Assisted Neutral-Grip Pullup Link biceps, back Using a band for assistance, this pull-up variation targets the biceps and back while reducing the load on your arms.
Band-Assisted Pullup Link biceps, back With the help of a resistance band, this exercise helps you perform pull-ups, enhancing upper body strength and endurance.
Band-Resisted Inverted Row Link back, shoulders This variation of the inverted row adds resistance with a band, increasing the challenge and focusing on the back and shoulder muscles.
Banded Push-Up Link chest, triceps, shoulders Add a resistance band to your push-ups to increase intensity and target your chest, triceps, and shoulders more effectively.
Banded Scapular Protraction Link shoulders, upper back This movement focuses on strengthening the scapular muscles and improving shoulder stability with the use of a band.
Barbell Bench Press Link chest, triceps, shoulders A classic strength training exercise that targets the chest, triceps, and shoulders, essential for upper body development.
Barbell Floor Press Link chest, triceps, shoulders Performed on the floor, this press reduces shoulder strain and emphasizes the triceps, ideal for improving lockout strength.
Barbell Incline Bench Press Link chest, triceps, shoulders Targeting the upper chest, this incline press variation builds upper body strength and muscle mass effectively.
Barbell Overhead Press Link shoulders, triceps A fundamental shoulder exercise that enhances shoulder and tricep strength, crucial for upper body pressing power.
Barbell Overhead Press to Block Link shoulders, triceps This variation involves pressing to a block, focusing on improving shoulder stability and tricep engagement.
Barbell Push Press Link shoulders, triceps Utilizing leg drive, the push press increases the load you can press overhead, targeting shoulders and triceps for explosive strength.
Bear Crawl Link core, shoulders, arms, legs A full-body movement that improves core stability, shoulder strength, and overall conditioning.
Bird Dog Link core, shoulders, glutes Enhances core stability and balance by engaging the core, shoulders, and glutes in a controlled manner.
Bodyweight Pushup Link chest, triceps, shoulders A fundamental bodyweight exercise that builds upper body strength and endurance, focusing on the chest, triceps, and shoulders.
Brady Band Series Link shoulders, arms, core A comprehensive band workout targeting the shoulders, arms, and core, designed for stability and strength.
Brady Band Series Without Band Link shoulders, arms, core Perform the Brady Band Series without a band to focus on muscle activation and control, targeting shoulders, arms, and core.