Shoulder exercises

  • 1a. Military shoulder press

    4 × 15-20reps - 2010 - 60sec rest

    • Stand tall with feet hip-width apart and the barbell resting at shoulder height.
    • Grip the bar just wider than shoulder-width, palms facing forward.
    • Keep chest lifted, core braced, and avoid leaning back.
    • Press the bar overhead in a straight line until arms are fully extended but not locked.
    • Lower the bar slowly back to shoulder height under control.

  • 2a. Seated DB shoulder press

    4 × 15-20reps - 2010 - 60sec rest

    • Sit upright on a bench with back supported and feet flat on the floor.
    • Hold dumbbells at shoulder height, palms facing forward.
    • Keep core braced and elbows slightly forward of shoulders.
    • Press the dumbbells overhead until arms are straight but not locked.
    • Lower the dumbbells slowly back to shoulder height under control.

  • 3a Dumbbell side raises

    4 × 15-20reps - 2010 - 60sec rest

    • Stand tall with dumbbells held by your sides, palms facing in.
    • Keep a slight bend in the elbows throughout the movement.
    • Lift the dumbbells out to the side until they reach shoulder height.
    • Pause briefly at the top without shrugging your shoulders.
    • Lower the dumbbells slowly back to your sides under control.

  • 4a. Slow Sit Ups (Arms above head)

    4 × 5 reps - 10 sec down - 60sec rest


    • Lie on your back with knees bent, feet flat, and arms extended overhead

    • Brace your core and roll up smoothly until sitting tall

    • Keep arms straight above your head throughout the movement

    • Slowly lower back down, one vertebra at a time, maintaining tension

    • Control the descent and avoid letting your shoulders or arms drop suddenly