Bodybuilding Training: Front Deltoid Exercises

While dealing with bodybuilding presentation, there are certain muscle areas that you just can't hide. The front deltoids, also known as the shoulders, are one of these certain areas. You can see them in every pose whether they're facing forwards or backwards; the front deltoids make up the top two corners of the bodybuilding physique. Having massive front deltoids can make the chest and arms appear much larger, and with good side deltoids can give the figure a very nice V-taper. The following are exercises that will give the deltoids a great work out.

The Machine Press

There's a plethora of exercise machines in the gym from different manufacturers that were made to concentrate on the front deltoid heads, they do this by having the exerciser lift the weight in a particular movement. These machines are popular because they're very secure and simple. While free weights usually are chosen because stabilizer muscles become part of the workout, it's never a bad thing to hit the front deltoids by themselves. A lot of people in the gym have huge triceps that are out of proportion to their smaller deltoids; this is because their arms are used for the majority of the work in pressing motions. The use of a machine isolates the deltoids and forces them to do all the work.

The Dumbbell Press

This can be done very similarly to the barbell press. The two exercises are very good for the muscle areas because they make each side do the same amount of work. In a lot of situations, one arm will be slightly better developed than the other one, which leads to unbalanced development and a disproportionate physique. The use of the same amount of weight and number of repetitions will make sure that each deltoid gets the exact same work out every time.

The Front Dumbbell Raise

This can be a peculiar exercise that a lot of people don't remember. Stand while holding a dumbbell in both hands. Whether together or separate, lift them up from the waist to the chin while the arms are kept perfectly straight. This exercise is very similar to the well-used dumbbell side raise, except that you lift forward instead of to the side, and it works the front deltoids instead of the side ones.

The Barbell Press

You can either stand or sit, with a barbell as high as your neck using an underhand grip, lift up the bar past your head in a slow and controlling movement. The majority of trainers would probably tell you to avoid doing this motion behind the neck because it puts the rotator cuff in an unsettling place. It is much better to place the weight on the front of the upper chest. This exercise will be the most beneficial for developing muscle mass in the front deltoids. The exercise will also target other muscle groups such as the arms, back, and chest.