EXERCISES DON'T GET much simpler than the lateral raise. That doesn't mean there's nothing you need to know for the best possible results when it comes time to build up your shoulders. There are ways ...

The lateral shoulder raise is an exercise that, along with the rotator cuff and other muscles, provides strength and stability to the shoulder joint. Starting position: Stand with dumbbells in hands ...

Want to max out the muscle growth of your shoulders? These exercises will work the anterior, medial and posterior portions of ...

Sit or stand with your arms by your sides, palms facing in, holding a weight in each hand. Raise both arms out to the sides to shoulder level, so that your arms are parallel to the ground. Lower arms ...

Looking for a new strength exercise that will challenge your shoulders and build muscle? You should try Poliquin raises. It’s a variation of the lateral raise, but it allows you to lift more weight, ...

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Lateral raises are a fundamental part of any shoulder workout routine. They primarily target the deltoid muscles, helping to ...

The funny thing about shoulder pain is that its very cause -- movement -- is also the remedy. [See: The 10 Best Exercises You Can Do for the Rest of Your Life.] So how do you strengthen the shoulder ...

In honor of Sara Sampaio’s birthday, NYC gym Dogpound raised a glass—er, dumbbell—to toast the Victoria’s Secret model’s 27th year. The celeb-favorite fitness spot posted an Instagram video on ...

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Joint health is not often discussed in the broad category of fitness and wellness until a certain age. It is often taken for granted until an injury, arthritis, or general aging creates discomfort ...

Standing arm exercises directly address this problem. They train the arms while forcing full-body stabilization, which ...