Pressing Movements: Must Do Exercises for Strong, Powerful Shoulders

Building a strong, wide back will help towards obtaining a classic “V” shape that so many strive for. In addition to the back, though, shoulder size can also help your cause. Working all three aspects of the shoulder muscles, known as the deltoids, is a must requirement. In this post, we’ll look at strictly pressing movements to help add size to the shoulder area. Other shoulder exercises, like the side lateral raise, can also be beneficial, but as mentioned, we’ll review only shoulder vertical pressing movements. Here are six shoulder exercises that Jefit has highlighted for you.

Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press

A combination of dumbbell and barbell shoulder exercises can be a great training option in any strength training program.

Bradford Rocky Press

This front and rear pressing movement combo will fatigue even the strongest shoulders!

Kettlebell Push Press

Kettlebells are a great addition to any shoulder program. This particular exercise can also be performed using a barbell for those interested in pressing heavier weight. See the barbell version of the exercise here.

Barbell Push Press Behind the Neck

Dumbbell See Saw Press

A great exercise to superset with another barbell pressing exercise.

Dumbbell Dublin Press

A classic shoulder pressing movement that will help to give you that V shaped appearance.

Final Thoughts

We have reviewed six shoulder pressing options for you. A combination of equipment (i.e. dumbbell, barbell) is a must for any strength training program. The end result is bigger, stronger shoulders that, in turn, help with getting that V shape.

Stay Strong Together

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Michael Wood, CSCS

Michael Wood, CSCS, is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and Content Manager for JeFit app. Michael is a former Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of Connecticut and Exercise Physiologist at the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University. He is the Founder of Michael Wood Fitness, named twice to "Top 100 Trainers in America" by Men's Journal and voted Best of Boston by Boston Magazine. Michael previously taught at the University of Connecticut and Boston University. He is the author of TBC30: 6 Steps to a Stronger, Healthier You.

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