A popular exercise, the Shoulder Press assists in strengthening the front, side and rear shoulders, triceps (back of upper arms) and many postural muscles that help to support the spinal column.

Trying to figure out which muscles are worked by a bench press? The popular gym move mainly works three areas of the body: chest, shoulders and arms. It’s a great compound (multiple muscle) exercise ...

Chair exercises for upper body strength after 55, created by Tyler Read, BSc, CPT, to rebuild pushing and pulling power.

Sit at the end of a bench with feet planted and holding dumbbells at shoulder height, palms facing forward. With elbows tucked slightly, press the dumbbells overhead and slightly outward until arms ...

Standing exercises to build strength after 50, from Jarrod Nobbe, MA, CSCS, with 5 practical moves you can use now.

There was a time when the overhead press was considered the ultimate display of strength. That’s why nearly every strongman photo from the late 1800s to the mid-20 th century shows a beefy guy holding ...

When it comes to building bigger shoulders and mastering explosive power in these muscles, the overhead press is a timeless exercise. Whether you're hoisting a barbell, dumbbells, or even a log like ...

The Arnold press is a popular strength training shoulder exercise named after bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger. It is a variation of the traditional shoulder press and targets multiple muscles in the ...

When it comes to packing size to your shoulders, there are a multitude of exercises to help accomplish your goal. So why are you still relying on the old-school, overrated barbell overhead press? “If ...

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