The shoulder muscle is one that is divided into three parts. The lateral shoulders are also called the musculus deltoideus pars acromialis. It is the shoulder elevation part. As for the lateral shoulders and especially the muscle, it can be wonderfully strengthened and targeted with various exercises. Especially lateral lifting and upright rowing bring wonderful results.
If the muscles of the lateral shoulders are well trained, then this can prevent wear and tear on the shoulder. The shoulder is then much less susceptible to injuries and tension. The area at the neck also clearly benefits, because the thanks for the pronounced musculature at the shoulders would be that the tension at the neck also clearly improves. So the training for the lateral shoulders, can bring very good help, the existing problems.
The important pivot
The shoulders and the muscles are extremely important, because only they let us move the arms. They are also very important for the movement of the hands. Especially the lateral shoulders take over important tasks. It is therefore obvious that these muscles, namely the entire shoulder muscles, must be trained and above all strengthened. There are simple but very effective exercises with which this goal can be easily achieved. There are exercises for the complete shoulders and also those which are isolated, one for the lateral shoulders would be the side lift with dumbbells.
Side lift with d umbbells
This exercise is ideal for training the lateral shoulders and is not difficult to perform. To do this, stand hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, and hold the dumbbells in your hands. The palms must face each other. The arms are now bent very slightly and lifted upwards, guided to the side of the body. Then lower the arms back down without losing the tension.
Variations of the Side Lift
- The exercise can be done either sitting or standing. The effect remains the same, but the variety is just good.
- The arms can also be raised above the horizontal, which strengthens the very deep-seated muscles of the front shoulders.
- If the arms are lifted to the horizontal, then this strengthens rather the superficial lateral shoulders.
Important to note
Of course, you can now go all out and train the lateral shoulders, but this is not always good, because it can quickly neglect the other muscles in the shoulder joint. And this can then unfortunately lead to a rapid imbalance and must be prevented urgently. Especially when isolated exercises are done. Therefore, it is always better to vary with the exercises and to train the complete shoulders. Because only in this way can the complete shoulder also fully develop and develop the muscles.
Important tips for training
Before starting the training for the lateral shoulders, it is very important that these muscles are warmed up extensively, because especially the joint there is very sensitive and prone to injury. As for the execution of the exercise, they must be done slowly and with full concentration. Never exercise beyond the pain threshold. If pain occurs, the exercise must be stopped. Also, as far as the diet is concerned, it is good if this is adapted to the muscle building, which means that protein-rich foods, henceforth must be on the menu. In addition, valuable and especially high-quality protein shakes can also be drunk. And it must never be forgotten that the trained muscle needs at least 24 hours break to regenerate. Because it is in these phases that the muscle first develops.
Strength equipment for effective training of the shoulders can be found here!
Published on: 17 March 2015