Rigid shoulders can be uncomfortable! Try out these easy and effective shoulder stretches to improve flexibility, reduce pain and stiffness. Many of us spend hours slumped over laptops or phones, which can result in stiff and aching shoulders. But fear not, relief is just a stretch away! Incorporating stretching exercises into your daily routine may […]
To deal with stiffness and mild pain, practise these 7 resistance band exercises for shoulder every day! They will also improve strength and range of motion. Waking up with stiffness in the shoulders is becoming more common as people are spending prolonged hours at a desk or staying hunched over a phone. Shoulder stiffness can […]
Want to improve shoulder mobility? Try this simple exercise suggested by none other than fitness queen Malaika Arora and it can do more than help loosen tight muscles! If you are a permanent member of the shoulder and back problems club, you would know all about the muscle cramps that crop up every now and […]
When you are under stress, you may experience neck and shoulder pain but that’s not the only cause. The cold temperature in winter is also one of the causes of neck and shoulder pain. When mercury drops, it causes muscles to contract and reduces blood flow in the body, which, as a result, increases …
Shoulders are essential to the upper body, assisting athletes in nearly every upper body movement. It’s important to keep them in peak strength and mobility. Due to their various functions, it’s good practice to incorporate these shoulder exercises into your routine. Rotations Some movements that may be perceived as warm-up work …
For fitness athletes, shoulder injuries tend to be the most common injury seen so paying special attention to your training schedule and overall shoulder volume should always be considered. For the shoulders, a little rotator cuff isolation work can be a great addition to your regular training to strengthen them and reduce your likelihood …
Today we’re going to do an elite shoulder workout. We’re going to do DTP — dramatic transformation principles — with super sets. We are going to destroy our anterior delts, lateral head of the delts, and the rear head of the delts. If your delts are a weakness, or you find it’s a muscle group …
Arnold’s Best Training Principles | Chest and Back Like Arnold | Legs and Abs Like Arnold | Shoulders and Arms Like Arnold Few bodybuilders are made in the mold of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Sure, everyone wants to be the next Arnold, but who could conceivably duplicate the mind-numbing training volume and frequency he achieved? He …
Chest | Back | Shoulders | Biceps | Triceps | Legs | Abs The way lifters train their shoulders is usually a balance of personal taste and injury history. Is putting heavy weight overhead the ultimate goal? Or does it make you wince just thinking about it? Are raises your bread and butter, or …
On any particular training day, you can go into the weight room with an exact plan in place. You know exactly how many sets of how many reps, with how much weight on each piece of equipment, you’re planning on taking you from “start” to “finish.” Or you can go in with a basic …
Using bands can provide a welcome relief from free weights, but that’s not all; bands can also provide exactly the stimulus your shoulders need to gain size and strength. To test this theory, we brought together two completely different training styles to create one intense shoulder workout. Worlds collide as fitness model David Morin …
It’s no secret that a variety of exercises are needed to effectively train your shoulders. Presses, raises, reverse fly variations—they’re all great and contribute in their own ways to building healthy, balanced shoulders. But these shoulder-day staples aren’t the only tools you have at your disposal! Your shoulders can also benefit from some quality …
If you look into a bodybuilder’s gym bag, you’ll find several items that help them get the most out of their workouts, like chalk, straps, a belt, and headphones. The other tools lifters use are already in the gym—free weights, machines, accessories, and cables. You can do a lot of work for any muscle …
If you’re familiar with Grimey-style training, you know Regan Grimes loves higher-volume workouts, and if you push yourself the way he does, the torture is worth the price. This style of training helps flood the muscles with blood, enhances cellular swelling (which helps drive muscle growth), creates a ton of time under tension (essential …
Every lifter knows the shoulder is one joint you shouldn’t mess with. For many athletes, including MusclePharm-sponsored athlete and Gym2k.com spokesmodel finalist Tyler Holt, shoulder surgery doesn’t just slow your progress—it completely changes the way you lift. “Back in 2013 I had a shoulder surgery,” explains Holt. “Ever since then, I’ve been finding ways to […]
Let's take a trip back in time. How far? Back before the gym was cluttered with dudes with camera crews, and stick figure lifters who strain harder for a selfie than they do during a set of squats.Back then, before the … [Read More...]