Feb 9, 2005

Dumbell Shoulder Exercises – Strengthen Those Deltoids

Dumbell shoulder exercises are easily done in the home and are great for strengthening and toning the shoulder muscles. Dumbbells are a simple and yet effective tool for strengthening various muscle groups. There are many exercises and workouts you can do with dumbbells to tone and improve different parts of the body.  Check out these particular shoulder exercises.

Always warm up before doing a dumbell shoulder exercise. Ten minutes of light aerobics followed by stretching all the muscle groups is a good practice before doing any kind of dumbbell exercise.

When doing your dumbbell workouts, try to do the proper movements. This means starting off with light weights in each hand. Only increase the weight once you can do the movement smoothly. Having someone observe your movements and give you feedback can improve your technique.

A Few Dumbell Exercises To Try

The seated shoulder press is a good exercise for developing your shoulder muscles. Sit on the bench with your back straight and hold the dumbbells directly above your head. Slowly bend your arms and bring the dumbbells your shoulders and raise them again to the starting position. Make sure to do the movement slowly and maintain control at all times.

Lateral raises are also good for shoulder workouts. Stand with your knees slightly bent and hold the dumbells at your side. Bend your elbows slightly and raise the dumbbells away from your sides. When your arms are parallel to the floor, lower the weights slowly to the starting position. Make sure your back does not arch or your knees buckle when doing this exercise. If they do, reduce the weight and start again.

There are many other dumbell exercises you can do for strengthening the shoulder muscles including reverse flies, and front raises. Always remember to rest after doing each set of exercises and drink plenty of water between every set of any workout.  It is also important to replenish with a good quality protein shake or food within about 20 minutes of finishing a workout.

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