Shoulders Primary Muscle Group for Exercise Demonstration

Primary Muscle: Shoulders

Equipment: Dumbbell

Level: Intermediate

Purpose: To target the anterior and medial heads of the deltoid muscle.

Execution: From a seated position on a high incline bench, grasp a dumbbell in each hand and lift them to shoulder height with your palms facing forward. Keeping your scapula retracted and elbows tucked in, press the dumbbells straight up and in until your arms are fully extended but not locked out. Without hitting the dumbbells together, squeeze at the peak contraction before lowering the dumbbells slowly to the start position.