Category: Shoulders

Table of Contents Introduction In this article I will be answering the question “are front raises a waste of time?”. Front raises are an exercise for the front delts, typically they are performed using dumbbells.  You can also use cables for front raises and you can choose to do them seated or standing. This article …

Table of Contents Introduction In this article I will be answering the question “are machine lateral raises effective?”. Lateral raises divide opinion in general – many bodybuilders believe they are an essential component to build 3D deltoids. Others believe that they are not an essential exercise for building big and powerful shoulders. This article will …

Table of Contents Introduction In this article I will be answering the question “is the klokov press safe?”. The Klokov press is a shoulder press variation performed by the Russian weightlifter Dmitry Klokov.  Klokov is brutally strong and jacked at the same time. He can perform multiple reps of Klokov presses with 125kg! The Klokov …

Table of Contents Introduction In this article I will be answering the question “why is arnold press harder?”. The arnold press is an exercise made famous by the great bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger. As Arnold himself describes it is like a hybrid of a shoulder press and lateral raise. As such you can’t go as heavy …

Table of Contents Introduction In this article I will be answering the question “is it hard to overhead press your bodyweight?”. The overhead press is one of the original tests of manliness and upper body strength.  Before the bench press became popular, the overhead press was the lift of choice for revealing how powerful your …