Shoulders Workouts
Build boulder shoulders with pressing, raises, and rear delt work.
Key Exercises
Training Tips
- Don't neglect rear delts
- Use higher reps for lateral raises
- Include pressing and isolation work
- Warm up thoroughly
12 Shoulders Programs
Wendler-Inspired Strength (5/3/1-Style)
Wendler-inspired 8-week strength block — heavy compounds programmed in a 5/3/1-style loading pattern. Train smart, get strong for life.
Norse God Physique (Thor-Inspired)
Build a powerful, athletic physique inspired by superhero-style strength training. Heavy compound lifts, hypertrophy accessories, loaded carries, sled work, and battle-rope conditioning develop strength, muscle, and work capacity across a six-day split.
Tennis Shoulder Rehab
A rehabilitation-focused program for tennis players recovering from or preventing shoulder injuries. Developed with sports physiotherapy principles to rebuild shoulder stability, strengthen the rotator cuff, and create a resilient shoulder complex that can handle the demands of tennis.
Tennis Pro Performance
Advanced tennis-specific weekly strength block for competitive players. This program targets serve velocity, explosive court coverage, and the endurance demanded by long, competitive matches.
PPL (Push Pull Legs)
The classic 6-day Push Pull Legs split. Train each muscle group twice per week with optimal volume distribution. Push day for chest, shoulders, and triceps. Pull day for back and biceps. Leg day for lower body. The gold standard for building muscle.
Arnold Split
Train like The Oak himself. Arnold's legendary 6-day split pairs antagonistic muscle groups together - Chest/Back, Shoulders/Arms, Legs. High volume, high intensity, legendary results.
Full Body Fundamentals
The most efficient way to train. Hit every major muscle group three times per week with compound movements. Perfect for beginners or anyone with limited gym time who still wants serious results.
Fighter's Physique (Rocky-Inspired)
Train like a classic boxing underdog. This Rocky-inspired program combines old-school bodybuilding with boxing conditioning - high-volume calisthenics, roadwork, and heavy bag sessions. Build the lean, powerful physique of a fighter with gritty determination.
Golf Power Drive
A comprehensive 12-week golf-specific strength block built to support clubhead speed, rotational power, hip mobility, and swing durability. Built around the kinetic chain — strong legs, explosive hips, powerful core rotation, stable shoulders — and progressed through accumulation, intensification, and power-realization phases with a deload at week 5 and a taper at week 12.
Tennis Serve Power
Build a more powerful serve and explosive court coverage. This program focuses on shoulder stability, rotational power, and the lateral agility needed to dominate on the court. Strengthen the muscles that protect your shoulder and elbow while developing the explosive power for winning shots.
PHAT
Power Hypertrophy Adaptive Training by Layne Norton. Combines power training and hypertrophy work for the best of both worlds. Two power days followed by three hypertrophy days for maximum strength and size gains.
Dumbbell Only Mass Builder
Build serious muscle with just a pair of dumbbells. Perfect for home gyms or when the gym is crowded. This program proves you don't need fancy equipment to build an impressive physique.