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The deltoid has fibers running in three different directions.

Shoulders: Exercises, Anatomy And Tips!


Anatomy Of The Deltoids

The Deltoids

Major Muscles That Act At The Shoulder:

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Deltoid
Rotator Cuff

Major Muscles:
MUSCLE
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ORIGIN
INSERTION
FUNCTIONS


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Top Shoulder Articles

Featured Shoulder Article
A Warrior's Shoulders!
By: AnimalPak
To the Warrior, there's only one goal in life: To be stronger than the previous day. To be a warrior, you must adopt this way of thinking. Now let's use this knowledge to improve your arsenal. It's time to build your shoulders. 1112 Words - Date Added: Jul 02, 2003

Featured Shoulder Article
All About Shoulder Pain.
By: Michael Kurilla
Part I of this two part series will examine shoulder anatomy in sufficient detail to highlight the basis for skeletal variations that can predispose certain individuals to persistent shoulder problems. 3663 Words - Date Added: Jul 30, 2003

Featured Shoulder Article
Bodybuilding And Shoulder Injury.
By: Luis Berrios
Shoulder injuries can be caused by sports activities that involve excessive overhead motion like swimming, tennis, pitching and weightlifting. 4095 Words - Date Added: Jul 10, 2002


Top Shoulder Exercises

Arm Circles

Exercise Data
Main Muscle Worked: Shoulders
Other Muscles Worked: Triceps, Biceps, Lats
Equipment: BodyOnly
Mechanics Type: Compound

Video Guide: Windows Media - MPEG - Video iPod

Tips: Start with hands straight out by sides. Slowly make circles with each outstretched arm, about one foot in diameter. Continue the circular motion of the outstretched arms for ten seconds.

Arnold Dumbbell Press

Exercise Data
Main Muscle Worked: Shoulders
Other Muscles Worked: Triceps
Equipment: Dumbbell
Mechanics Type: Compound

Video Guide: Windows Media - Real Player

Tips: Hold two dumbbells in front of you at about upper chest level with your palms facing your body and your elbows flexed. Raise dumbbells by extending elbows; abduct and internally rotate shoulders to straight arm position. Lower to original position and repeat.

Back Flyes - With Bands

Exercise Data
Main Muscle Worked: Shoulders
Other Muscles Worked: Triceps, Middle Back
Equipment: Other
Mechanics Type: Compound

Video Guide: Windows Media - MPEG - Video iPod

Tips: Fix band around a stationary post. Stand back so that the tension begins with your arms raised in front of you. Keeping your arms straight and feet planted, move your arms back so they are extended to your sides.


Top Shoulder Workouts

RECOMMENDED SHOULDER WORKOUT
The Best Shoulder Workout Tips!
The key to building massive shoulders is to understand how the shoulder works and keeping it healthy. I've put together an explanation of shoulder anatomy, common injuries, and great tips. Learn more now...
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RECOMMENDED SHOULDER WORKOUT
The Physique Of Your Dreams - Shoulders!
Welcome to volume five of this five part series. Today we are going to work exclusively on the shoulders. Warm-up good and then blast those delts!
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RECOMMENDED SHOULDER WORKOUT
Roundtable Part 2: Developing Shoulders.
I have a number of pros today who are going to share with us their strategies and routines for maximum shoulder development. Read this roundtable event and find out how they do it!
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Arnold Dumbbell Press


Barbell Shoulder Press

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