One of the most commonly neglected body parts by novice gym goers (and some more experienced trainers!), your shoulders deserve more time in your workout than you probably give them. Unlike the more common ‘glamour’ muscles that people look to add mass to in the gym, the shoulders tend to be overlooked in favour of a big chest, strong back, big biceps and 6-pack abs.
Well, enough is enough! It’s time to start adding some size and definition to those delts, so we’ve compiled a list of the best shoulder exercises for mass, as well as a few tips to help accelerate the process.
Understanding the Shoulder Muscles
Your shoulders are made up of 3 deltoid heads, as well as the upper section of the traps.
The anterior deltoid is at the front of your shoulder and is connected to the upper part of the chest. If you’re looking to develop that separation between the shoulders and the pectorals and get those high, cannonball looking shoulders then this area is key.
The lateral deltoid is on the outside of your arm and connects to your biceps and triceps. Developing this area helps add width to your physique and definition to your upper arms.
The posterior deltoid are at the back of your shoulder and can help to add width to your upper body, helping to create that V taper that most lifters are looking for. Developing your posterior deltoids can also help improve posture, so if you work a desk job or have perhaps prioritised chest training over back training (for shame!) then you’ll benefit from some additional focus on this area.
The upper trapezius run between the neck and the shoulders, and developing them effectively can add considerable size to your upper body. Proper trap training can make your delts really stand out and can help frame the chest nicely too.
Original article and pictures take www.takefitness.net site
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