Best Exercises for Each Muscle Group

Nothing says “I lift” more than three-dimensional shoulders. A lot of gym-goers are after cannonball shoulders and if that’s you, then you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we’re going to cover the top 10 exercises for bigger and stronger front delts.

A common debate in the fitness industry is whether or not front delt isolation exercises are necessary. Many argue that if you already do pressing movements consistently, such as the bench press and shoulder press, then front delt isolation exercises are unnecessary.

The front delt is one of three major muscles that surround the shoulder joint. Compared to the side (lateral) delt and rear (posterior) delt, the anterior delt is oftentimes overdeveloped. Since a major component of aesthetics is symmetry, if one area of the delt is more developed than the other, it’s not very appealing to the eye.

But if you’re one of the few that has lagging anterior delts, keep reading to learn how to train them in the most effective, safe, and efficient way possible.

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Do you want to build strong, rounded shoulders but aren’t sure which exercises to prioritize? Many upper body exercises emphasize the front (anterior) and rear delts but neglect the side or medial delts, which are located on the outer edge of your shoulders.

The side (medial) deltoids are important for building wider, stronger shoulders and are primarily responsible for shoulder abduction (lifting the arms away from the torso). Read on to discover our list of the nine best side delt exercises to start building broader, capped shoulders.

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Are you searching for the most effective way to build bigger, stronger traps? The traps are a large muscle group that spans the entire upper back. The trapezius muscle is divided into three segments – upper, middle, and lower — based on how the muscle fibers are positioned and their line of pull.

Numerous exercises target the traps, but some are more effective than others, especially if you’re trying to develop a specific region of the traps, such as the middle trap.

Here’s our definitive list of the best exercises to develop your middle traps based on efficacy, safety, efficiency, and skill level.

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