Monday, March 15, 2010

Shoulders

October 8, 2009 by Joe Gigantino  

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Heather Frey

Today’s shoulder workout is from Florida’s own,  HEATHER FREY Owner, Founder and President of  SmashFit.

“The shoulder makes the arm I always say. So to get that 3-D effect you have to work all three heads. Hit them from the front side and back. This is a basic shoulder workout to get them popping.” – Heather

Warm up: jog 800 meters ( 2 laps around track) 2 sets of; 20 push ups and 1 minute planks

Workout:

- Universal Shoulder press – 10 reps gripped hands facing out. 10 reps gripped hands facing in

- Side laterals – 15 reps – 3 sets

- Front Lateral Raisies – 15 reps – 3 sets

- Rear Delt Raises – 15 reps – 3 sets

* If you’re new to working out, do only 10 reps and 2 sets.

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Rear Delt Raise

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Universal Shoulder Press

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Side Lateral Raise

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Comments

8 Responses to “Shoulders”
  1. Amanda Cizek says:

    I love the various workouts from different fittness professionals. Circuits are my favorite and I appreciate the ideas when my brain can’t properly come up with one of my own!

    • Joe Gigantino says:

      Yes, me too I love circuit… and good ideas! Thanks again to Heather for another great workout! Glad you enjoyed it :)

  2. Amanda Cizek says:

    p.s. I would love to post a phot, but can’t seem to find ‘upload photo’ anywhere here…

  3. Cheryl B. says:

    Joe! You read my mind~I need some shoulder work! I love this workout!!! I’m adding these into my regular routine tonight at the gym.

    Let you know how it goes.

  4. Nice! I’m trying to add some size to my shoulders. I’ll see if I can find a way to work this into my current program.

    Big thanks!

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