Shoulders Exercises

Sculpt strong, rounded shoulders with presses, raises, and face pulls. Target all three deltoid heads for balanced development.

109 exercises available

Shoulder Press (Dumbbell, Seated)
intermediate

Shoulder Press (Dumbbell, Seated)

The Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press is a foundational upper body exercise that isolates the deltoids ...

Dumbbells
Arnold Press (Dumbbell)
intermediate

Arnold Press (Dumbbell)

The Arnold Press is a comprehensive dumbbell shoulder exercise that combines a rotational movement w...

Dumbbells
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
beginner

Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)

The Dumbbell Lateral Raise is an isolation exercise designed to target the middle deltoids, creating...

Dumbbells
Lateral Raise (Cable)
intermediate

Lateral Raise (Cable)

The Cable Lateral Raise is a shoulder isolation exercise that uses constant cable tension to target ...

Cable
Front Raise (Dumbbell)
beginner

Front Raise (Dumbbell)

The Dumbbell Front Raise is an isolation shoulder exercise that specifically targets the anterior de...

Dumbbells
Reverse Fly (Machine)
beginner

Reverse Fly (Machine)

The Reverse Fly (Machine) is an isolation exercise that targets the rear deltoids and upper back mus...

Machines
Upright Row (Barbell)
intermediate

Upright Row (Barbell)

The Barbell Upright Row is a compound upper-body exercise that primarily builds mass in the lateral ...

Barbell
Shoulder Press (Machine)
beginner

Shoulder Press (Machine)

The Shoulder Press Machine is a seated resistance exercise that targets the shoulders and triceps us...

Bodyweight
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
intermediate

Upright Row (Dumbbell)

The Dumbbell Upright Row is a compound upper-body exercise that primarily targets the lateral deltoi...

Dumbbells
Reverse Cable Crossover (Rear Delt)
intermediate

Reverse Cable Crossover (Rear Delt)

The Reverse Cable Crossover is an isolation exercise performed on a cable machine that targets the r...

Cable
Behind-the-Back Cuffed Lateral Raise
intermediate

Behind-the-Back Cuffed Lateral Raise

The Behind-the-Back Cuffed Lateral Raise is a targeted cable exercise that isolates the side deltoid...

Cable
Y Raise (Cable)
intermediate

Y Raise (Cable)

The Cable Y Raise is a targeted shoulder exercise that strengthens the lateral deltoids and lower tr...

Cable
Arnold-Style Side Lying Dumbbell Raise
intermediate

Arnold-Style Side Lying Dumbbell Raise

The Arnold-Style Side Lying Dumbbell Raise is an isolation shoulder exercise performed lying on a be...

Dumbbells
Leaning Dumbbell Lateral Raise
intermediate

Leaning Dumbbell Lateral Raise

The Leaning Dumbbell Lateral Raise is a shoulder isolation exercise where you lean away from a stati...

Dumbbells
Upright Row (Cable)
intermediate

Upright Row (Cable)

The Cable Upright Row is a compound pulling exercise that targets the lateral deltoids and upper tra...

Cable
Super ROM Lateral Raise
intermediate

Super ROM Lateral Raise

The Super ROM Lateral Raise is a shoulder isolation exercise that extends the standard range of moti...

Dumbbells
Leaning-Away Dumbbell Lateral Raise
intermediate

Leaning-Away Dumbbell Lateral Raise

The Leaning-Away Dumbbell Lateral Raise is a shoulder isolation exercise that increases tension on t...

Dumbbells
Banded Lateral Raise
beginner

Banded Lateral Raise

The Banded Lateral Raise is a shoulder isolation exercise that uses the variable resistance of elast...

Bands
Seated Barbell Overhead Press
intermediate

Seated Barbell Overhead Press

The Seated Barbell Overhead Press is a foundational compound strength exercise that targets the shou...

Barbell
Atlantis Standing Machine Lateral Raise
beginner

Atlantis Standing Machine Lateral Raise

The Atlantis Standing Machine Lateral Raise is an isolation exercise designed to target the lateral ...

Bodyweight
Seated Machine Lateral Raise
beginner

Seated Machine Lateral Raise

The Seated Machine Lateral Raise is an isolation exercise designed to target the lateral (side) delt...

Bodyweight
Anterior Isometric Neck
beginner

Anterior Isometric Neck

The Anterior Isometric Neck is a static strengthening exercise designed to build stability in the de...

Bodyweight
Around the Worlds
intermediate

Around the Worlds

Around the Worlds is a dynamic shoulder isolation exercise where you move dumbbells in a wide circul...

Dumbbells
Backward Arm Circle
beginner

Backward Arm Circle

Backward arm circles are a dynamic shoulder mobility exercise that warms up the rotator cuff and upp...

Bodyweight
Banded Y Fly
beginner

Banded Y Fly

The Banded Y Fly is a shoulder health exercise that strengthens the rear deltoids and lower trapeziu...

Bands
Barbell Shoulder Press
intermediate

Barbell Shoulder Press

The Barbell Shoulder Press is a foundational compound exercise that builds total upper body strength...

Barbell
Behind the Back Cable Lateral Raise
intermediate

Behind the Back Cable Lateral Raise

The Behind the Back Cable Lateral Raise is an isolation exercise targeting the lateral deltoids by p...

Cable
Behind the Neck Push Press
advanced

Behind the Neck Push Press

The Behind the Neck Push Press is an advanced compound exercise that builds explosive overhead power...

Barbell
Cable Front Raise
beginner

Cable Front Raise

The Cable Front Raise is an isolation exercise that targets the anterior deltoids using the constant...

Cable
Cable Rear Delt Fly
intermediate

Cable Rear Delt Fly

The Cable Rear Delt Fly is an isolation exercise performed on a cable machine that specifically targ...

Cable
Cable Shoulder External Rotation
beginner

Cable Shoulder External Rotation

A cable-based isolation exercise designed to strengthen the rotator cuff muscles, specifically the i...

Cable
Cable Shoulder External Rotation at 90°
intermediate

Cable Shoulder External Rotation at 90°

The Cable Shoulder External Rotation at 90° is a targeted isolation exercise designed to strengthen ...

Cable
Cable Shoulder Internal Rotation
beginner

Cable Shoulder Internal Rotation

The Cable Shoulder Internal Rotation is a targeted isolation exercise that strengthens the anterior ...

Cable
Cable Shoulder Internal Rotation at 90°
intermediate

Cable Shoulder Internal Rotation at 90°

The Cable Shoulder Internal Rotation at 90° is a specialized shoulder mobility exercise that strengt...

Cable
Cable Shoulder Press
intermediate

Cable Shoulder Press

The Cable Shoulder Press is a compound strength exercise that uses constant cable tension to target ...

Cable
Cable Shrugs
beginner

Cable Shrugs

Cable shrugs are an isolation exercise that targets the upper trapezius muscles using a low pulley c...

Cable
Dumbbell Cuban Shoulder Rotations
intermediate

Dumbbell Cuban Shoulder Rotations

Dumbbell Cuban Shoulder Rotations are a compound mobility exercise that combines an upright row with...

Dumbbells
Dumbbell Larsen Press
intermediate

Dumbbell Larsen Press

The Dumbbell Larsen Press is a bench press variation where the legs are extended straight out to rem...

Dumbbells
Dumbbell Lateral Raise To Front Raise
intermediate

Dumbbell Lateral Raise To Front Raise

A dynamic shoulder combination exercise that merges a lateral raise with a front raise to target mul...

Dumbbells
Dumbbell Overhead Kneel to Stand
intermediate

Dumbbell Overhead Kneel to Stand

The Dumbbell Overhead Kneel to Stand is a functional strength exercise that challenges full-body sta...

Dumbbells
Dumbbell Punches
beginner

Dumbbell Punches

Dumbbell punches are a dynamic conditioning exercise that involves extending the arms forward in a p...

Dumbbells
Dumbbell Squat To Shoulder Press
intermediate

Dumbbell Squat To Shoulder Press

The Dumbbell Squat to Shoulder Press is a dynamic, full-body compound exercise that combines a deep ...

Dumbbells
Forward Arm Circle
beginner

Forward Arm Circle

The forward arm circle is a dynamic shoulder mobility exercise where you extend your arms and rotate...

Bodyweight
Handstand Hold
intermediate

Handstand Hold

The Handstand Hold is an isometric bodyweight exercise that builds immense shoulder strength and cor...

Bodyweight
Handstand Push Up
advanced

Handstand Push Up

The Handstand Push Up is an advanced bodyweight exercise that builds exceptional vertical pushing st...

Bodyweight
Kettlebell Halo
beginner

Kettlebell Halo

The Kettlebell Halo is a dynamic mobility exercise that involves circling a kettlebell around your h...

Kettlebells
Kettlebell Overhead Press
intermediate

Kettlebell Overhead Press

The Kettlebell Overhead Press is a unilateral strength exercise that builds shoulder and tricep powe...

Kettlebells
Kettlebell Snatch
advanced

Kettlebell Snatch

The Kettlebell Snatch is an advanced, full-body plyometric exercise that builds explosive power by l...

Kettlebells
Kettlebell Windmill
intermediate

Kettlebell Windmill

The Kettlebell Windmill is a functional compound exercise that combines a lateral hip hinge with ove...

Kettlebells
Landmine Press
intermediate

Landmine Press

The Landmine Press is a functional shoulder exercise performed by pressing one end of a barbell upwa...

Barbell
Pike Push Up
intermediate

Pike Push Up

The pike push-up is a bodyweight shoulder exercise that targets the anterior deltoids and triceps by...

Bodyweight
Push Jerk
advanced

Push Jerk

The Push Jerk is an explosive Olympic weightlifting exercise that uses a powerful leg drive to launc...

Barbell
Push Press
intermediate

Push Press

The Push Press is an explosive compound exercise that combines a partial squat (dip) and leg drive w...

Barbell
Muscle Snatch
intermediate

Muscle Snatch

The Muscle Snatch is an explosive Olympic lifting variation where you pull the barbell from the floo...

Barbell
Overhead Squat
advanced

Overhead Squat

The Overhead Squat is an advanced functional strength exercise that involves performing a deep squat...

Barbell
Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press
intermediate

Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press

The Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press is a compound strength exercise that targets the shoulders and ...

Dumbbells
Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press
beginner

Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press

The Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press is a seated compound exercise that targets the front delto...

Machines
Front Plate Raise
beginner

Front Plate Raise

A shoulder isolation exercise where you lift a weight plate from your thighs to shoulder height with...

Bodyweight
Shoulder Squeeze
beginner

Shoulder Squeeze

The Shoulder Squeeze is a foundational mobility exercise that targets the upper back muscles to impr...

Bodyweight
TRX T Deltoid Fly
intermediate

TRX T Deltoid Fly

The TRX T Deltoid Fly is a suspension training exercise that targets the rear deltoids and upper bac...

Suspension
TRX Y Deltoid Fly
intermediate

TRX Y Deltoid Fly

The TRX Y Deltoid Fly is a suspension exercise that strengthens the shoulders and upper back by chal...

Suspension
Single Arm Kettlebell Shoulder Press
intermediate

Single Arm Kettlebell Shoulder Press

The Single Arm Kettlebell Shoulder Press is a unilateral strength exercise that builds powerful shou...

Kettlebells
Single Arm Overhead Press
intermediate

Single Arm Overhead Press

The Single Arm Overhead Press is a unilateral strength exercise that targets the shoulders and trice...

Dumbbells
Machine Overhead Press
beginner

Machine Overhead Press

The Machine Overhead Press is a machine-based compound exercise that strengthens the shoulders and t...

Bodyweight
Dumbbell Underhand Front Raise
beginner

Dumbbell Underhand Front Raise

The Dumbbell Underhand Front Raise is an isolation exercise targeting the anterior deltoids with a s...

Dumbbells
Overhead Dumbbell Lunge
advanced

Overhead Dumbbell Lunge

The Overhead Dumbbell Lunge is an advanced functional exercise that combines unilateral leg strength...

Dumbbells
Kipping Handstand Push Up
advanced

Kipping Handstand Push Up

The Kipping Handstand Push Up is an advanced gymnastic movement that uses explosive hip extension to...

Bodyweight
Posterior Isometric Neck
beginner

Posterior Isometric Neck

A static strengthening exercise designed to improve neck stability and correct forward head posture ...

Bodyweight
Lateral Isometric Neck
beginner

Lateral Isometric Neck

The Lateral Isometric Neck is a foundational stability exercise designed to strengthen the lateral n...

Bodyweight
Dumbbell Reverse Fly
intermediate

Dumbbell Reverse Fly

The Dumbbell Reverse Fly is a posterior chain isolation exercise that targets the rear deltoids and ...

Dumbbells
Dumbbell Seated Single Arm Shoulder Press
intermediate

Dumbbell Seated Single Arm Shoulder Press

The Dumbbell Seated Single Arm Shoulder Press is a unilateral strength exercise that builds overhead...

Dumbbells
Dumbbell Shoulder Raise
beginner

Dumbbell Shoulder Raise

The Dumbbell Shoulder Raise is an isolation exercise designed to target the lateral deltoids for inc...

Dumbbells
Dumbbell Standing Front Press
intermediate

Dumbbell Standing Front Press

The Dumbbell Standing Front Press is a compound upper-body exercise that builds shoulder mass and ov...

Dumbbells
Dumbbell Standing Single Arm Front Press
intermediate

Dumbbell Standing Single Arm Front Press

A unilateral standing shoulder exercise where you press a dumbbell overhead with a neutral grip. It ...

Dumbbells
Face Down Plate Neck Resistance
intermediate

Face Down Plate Neck Resistance

The Face Down Plate Neck Resistance is a targeted strengthening exercise performed lying prone on a ...

Barbell
Handle Band Forward Raise
beginner

Handle Band Forward Raise

The Handle Band Forward Raise is an isolation exercise that targets the front deltoids using resista...

Bodyweight
Handle Band Lateral Raise
beginner

Handle Band Lateral Raise

The Handle Band Lateral Raise is a shoulder isolation exercise that uses resistance bands to target ...

Bodyweight
Handle Band Rear Deltoid Fly
beginner

Handle Band Rear Deltoid Fly

The Handle Band Rear Deltoid Fly is an isolation exercise that targets the posterior shoulder muscle...

Bodyweight
Handle Band Shoulder Press
beginner

Handle Band Shoulder Press

The Handle Band Shoulder Press is a resistance training exercise that targets the anterior deltoids ...

Bodyweight
Landmine Press and Catch
advanced

Landmine Press and Catch

The Landmine Press and Catch is an advanced plyometric exercise that builds explosive upper body pow...

Barbell
Loop Band High Pull
beginner

Loop Band High Pull

The Loop Band High Pull is a resistance band exercise designed to build strength and size in the upp...

Bands
Loop Band Overhead Pull Apart
beginner

Loop Band Overhead Pull Apart

The Loop Band Overhead Pull Apart is a corrective shoulder exercise designed to strengthen the upper...

Bands
Loop Band Seated Shoulder Press
beginner

Loop Band Seated Shoulder Press

The Loop Band Seated Shoulder Press is a resistance exercise that targets the anterior deltoids and ...

Bands
Loop Band Shoulder External Rotation at 90°
intermediate

Loop Band Shoulder External Rotation at 90°

Loop Band Shoulder External Rotation at 90° is an isolation exercise designed to strengthen the post...

Bands
Loop Band Shoulder Internal Rotation
beginner

Loop Band Shoulder Internal Rotation

The Loop Band Shoulder Internal Rotation is a resistance band exercise designed to strengthen the ro...

Bands
Loop Band Shoulder Internal Rotation at 90°
intermediate

Loop Band Shoulder Internal Rotation at 90°

Loop Band Shoulder Internal Rotation at 90° is an intermediate rotator cuff exercise that strengthen...

Bands
Loop Band Squat to Shoulder Press
intermediate

Loop Band Squat to Shoulder Press

A dynamic compound exercise that combines a squat with an overhead press using a continuous loop ban...

Bands
Loop Band Underhand Front Raise
beginner

Loop Band Underhand Front Raise

The Loop Band Underhand Front Raise is a shoulder isolation exercise that targets the anterior delto...

Bands
Mini Loop Band Alternating Lateral Shoulder Raise
beginner

Mini Loop Band Alternating Lateral Shoulder Raise

The Mini Loop Band Alternating Lateral Shoulder Raise is an isolation exercise that targets the midd...

Bodyweight
Mini Loop Band Lateral Shoulder Raise
beginner

Mini Loop Band Lateral Shoulder Raise

The Mini Loop Band Lateral Shoulder Raise is an isolation exercise that targets the lateral deltoids...

Bodyweight
Mini Loop Band Reverse Fly
beginner

Mini Loop Band Reverse Fly

The Mini Loop Band Reverse Fly is an isolation exercise that strengthens the rear deltoids and upper...

Bodyweight
PVC Jerk Press
intermediate

PVC Jerk Press

A technique-focused drill using a PVC pipe to practice the mechanics of the jerk phase in Olympic li...

Bodyweight
PVC Shoulder External Rotation
beginner

PVC Shoulder External Rotation

The PVC Shoulder External Rotation is a foundational mobility exercise designed to improve range of ...

Bodyweight
PVC Shoulder Flexion
beginner

PVC Shoulder Flexion

PVC Shoulder Flexion is a foundational mobility exercise that uses a lightweight pipe to improve ove...

Bodyweight
PVC Snatch
beginner

PVC Snatch

The PVC Snatch is a fundamental technique drill that mimics the Olympic snatch using a lightweight p...

Bodyweight
Seated Dumbbell Front Press
beginner

Seated Dumbbell Front Press

The Seated Dumbbell Front Press is an overhead pressing exercise that targets the anterior deltoids ...

Dumbbells
Seated Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise
beginner

Seated Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise

The Seated Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise is an isolation exercise performed while seated to specifically ...

Dumbbells
Seated Single Arm Dumbbell Front Press
intermediate

Seated Single Arm Dumbbell Front Press

The Seated Single Arm Dumbbell Front Press is a unilateral shoulder exercise that targets the anteri...

Dumbbells
Side Laterals to Front Raise
intermediate

Side Laterals to Front Raise

The Side Lateral to Front Raise is a hybrid shoulder exercise that combines two distinct isolation m...

Dumbbells
Single Arm Bottoms-up Kettlebell Clean
advanced

Single Arm Bottoms-up Kettlebell Clean

The Single Arm Bottoms-up Kettlebell Clean is a dynamic stability exercise that challenges grip stre...

Kettlebells
Single Arm Bottoms-up Kettlebell Press
advanced

Single Arm Bottoms-up Kettlebell Press

The Single Arm Bottoms-up Kettlebell Press is a challenging unilateral shoulder exercise where you p...

Kettlebells
Single Arm Overhead Dumbbell Lunge
intermediate

Single Arm Overhead Dumbbell Lunge

The Single Arm Overhead Dumbbell Lunge is a functional compound exercise that combines a lower-body ...

Dumbbells
Single Arm Overhead Dumbbell Squat
advanced

Single Arm Overhead Dumbbell Squat

The Single Arm Overhead Dumbbell Squat is an advanced full-body exercise that combines a deep squat ...

Dumbbells
Single Arm Overhead Kettlebell Squat
advanced

Single Arm Overhead Kettlebell Squat

The Single Arm Overhead Kettlebell Squat is an advanced functional exercise that challenges full-bod...

Kettlebells
Smith Machine One-Arm Upright Row
intermediate

Smith Machine One-Arm Upright Row

The Smith Machine One-Arm Upright Row is a unilateral shoulder exercise that targets the lateral del...

Machines
Standing Single Arm Dumbbell Shoulder Press
intermediate

Standing Single Arm Dumbbell Shoulder Press

The Standing Single Arm Dumbbell Shoulder Press is a unilateral strength exercise that builds the fr...

Dumbbells
Trap Bar Shrugs
beginner

Trap Bar Shrugs

Trap Bar Shrugs are an isolation exercise that targets the upper trapezius muscles using a hex bar t...

Bodyweight
TRX W Deltoid Fly
intermediate

TRX W Deltoid Fly

The TRX W Deltoid Fly is a suspension training exercise that strengthens the posterior deltoids and ...

Suspension
Underhand Rear Delt Raise
intermediate

Underhand Rear Delt Raise

The Underhand Rear Delt Raise is an isolation exercise that targets the posterior deltoids and upper...

Dumbbells