July 28
Tip: Barbell Quad-Set
Use this complex as a workout finisher to build your arms and shoulders.
Tip: Cable Tri-Set for Arms and Shoulders
One station, three exercises. Give this a shot for bigger biceps, triceps, and delts.
July 27
Tip: Dumbbell and Bench Tri-Set
Maximize workout time by hitting your arms and delts with this quick tri-set.
Tip: Low Cable Tri-Set for Delts and Arms
Nail your shoulders, biceps and triceps with this series.
Tip: Leg Injury? 2 Ways to Keep Training
Here's how to keep training your upper body when a low-body injury has you sidelined.
July 20
Bigger Arms & Shoulders, Fast
Prepare for pain... the good kind that forces new growth. Here's how to build big delts, biceps, and triceps using smart combination sets.
July 10
Tip: The Banded Shoulder Press
Have a hard time building delts? Try this simple yet effective shoulder press using a band for accommodating resistance.
July 5
Tip: The Heavy, Seated Face Pull
For heavier face pulls, do them seated from a stable position to really build your upper back. Shoot for 6-10 reps.
Tip: Face Pull With Underhand Grip
Go lighter and slower with this underhand variation of the face pull. This version of the exercise is better as a corrective or activation drill.
July 4
Tip: The Face Pull-Apart
Improve shoulder health and posture with this face pull variation that uses accommodating resistance. Pull the band apart at the end ROM.
July 1
Tip: Military Press With Overhead Shrug
For this upper-body warm-up, perform a barbell military press followed by an overhead shrug for 15 reps. Keep the arms locked. Focus on raising your shoulder girdle up and down.
June 12
Tip: A Better Way to Military Press
It's safer on the shoulders and it'll build bigger delts than traditional overhead pressing. Take a look.
June 5
Scrape The Rack For Growth
You've got to try this. You'll get more muscle activation and more growth, yet less wear and tear on the joints. Do it.
May 23
Tip: Floss Your Shoulder Pain Away
Fixing your shoulder issues can even make your upper back and triceps feel better. Here's why and how to do it.
May 18
Tip: Alternating Overhead Iso Pull-Apart
Move slowly through 2-3 rounds of 5 reps on each side to prep the shoulder before your next pull-emphasized training day that involves things like pull-ups.
May 17
Tip: The Star Pattern Pull-Apart
Add these to your warm-up: 2-3 sets, 4-6 reps in each direction before any upper body training. Your shoulders will feel great.
Tip: The 3-Way Band Pull-Apart
Do 25-40 reps before rows and deadlifts to activate the entire posterior shoulder girdle and prepare your body for heavy pulls.
May 13
Tip: The Band-Resisted Overhead Press
NFL athlete Josh Hawkins uses this exercise to build overhead strength. Because of the bands, the resistance gets stronger as you near lockout.
May 9
Tip: One Dumbbell, Full-Body Strength
Build your shoulders and full-body strength with one exercise. Here's how.