Shoulders Workout At Home | Build Big Delts | Shoulder Workout Dumbbells Only

By Joe G

Nurse, Trainer, Elite Leader


Shoulders Workout At Home | Build Big Delts Shoulder Workout Dumbbells Only

Looking For A Shoulders Workout At Home With Dumbbells To Build Big Delts?

Well, Look no further.

In this article, I'll reveal a simple 3 exercise routine to get bigger shoulders using dumbbells only, in less than 15 minutes at home.

Before we begin, though, if you're looking for a personalized training and diet program to help you build muscle and lose fat, take our free health and physique quiz to find the best proven process program for your phenotype today.

Alright, here's exactly what we'll cover...

Shoulders Workout At Home | Why And When Are Dumbbells Useful

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What are dumbbells and why are they useful:

Dumbbells are a multi-purpose strength training and bodybuilding tool. in lay terms, Dumbbells are hand held tools that vary in weight to help assist you with:

  • Useful movement patterns
  • Producing a surge in your body's metabolism
  • And building and reshaping your physique

As you can gather from the list above, For such small tools, dumbbells are  pretty powerful!

So, now that you understand what dumbbells  are and what they're capable of helping you achieve, let's quickly explore 3 specific cases where dumbbells are most Useful:

  • Introductory movements (your first time learning an exercise)
  • Accessory movements (movements to build your calves or arms)
  • Rehabbing exercises (coming back from or working through an injury)

As an example when I tore my shoulder labrum, dumbbell exercises were my primary  means of strengthen the labrum, rotator cuff, and the surrounding muscles.

Dumbbells are also useful for those who have shoulder mobility limitations that make exercises like the bench press or overhead press with barbells bothersome.

Lastly,  dumbbells are super useful when introducing beginners to exercises such as the squat.

Shoulders Workout At Home | How Much Weight Do You Really Need For Shoulder Mass

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When it comes to building strong, capped, shoulders you don't need a lot of weight.

In fact, overloading your shoulder joints with excessive weight while working above your head is the primary cause leading to shoulder injuries [do your research here].

So, with that myth busted, you're probably wondering..."okay, well, how much weight should I start with?"

Don't worry, I'm not going to say...

"It depends."

I hate hearing that too.

Instead, I'll give you simple parameters to start with by recommending that you choose a dumbbell weight  anywhere between 5-15lbs.

See how simple and straight forward that was?

Good! Because That's all you need to start this capped shoulders workout at home.

But...

If you dare to be great and want a little more, that will require you to follow the ultimate guide on how to get big shoulders here.

Shoulders Workout At Home | Tri-Sets Hits Shoulders On All Three Heads

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Alright, so far we covered

  • What  dumbbells are
  • Why dumbbells are useful
  • And when dumbbells are Useful

Now, let's talk about tri-sets, the principle you'll be using for this shoulders workout at home.

Tri-Sets Are performed by doing 3 exercises back-to-back-t0-back without rest until you finish the third exercise.

Tri-sets are great for building muscle, burning fat, increasing metabolic activity, and saving you precious time.

And because the shoulders are made up of three muscles

Tri-sets are the perfect tool when combined with the best shoulder exercises for gaining mass with dumbbells.

Now, keep reading below to get a break down for each exercise in this shoulders workout at home.

Best Shoulder Exercises For Mass With Dumbbells | Seated Dumbbell Front Raise

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The dumbbell front raise is the best shoulder exercise to hit the anterior head of the deltoid.

And because the weight is relatively light, you should place your focus on correct form.

How To Do A Seated Dumbbell Front Raise

  • Sit on a bench with both feet firmly planted on the floor. 
  • Grasp two dumbbells with a pronated grip (palms facing backwards) and rest them by your sides.
  • Steadily raise the dumbbells up and away from your body.  be sure to maintain a slight bend in your elbow throughout the movement.
  • Pause for second when your arms are parallel with the floor 
  • Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the start position.

Best Shoulder Exercises For Mass With Dumbbells | Seated Dumbbell Lateral Raise

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The seated dumbbell lateral raise is the best shoulder exercise to target the lateral head of the deltoid.

How To Do A Seated Dumbbell Lateral Raise

  • Sit on a bench with both feet firmly planted on the floor. 
  • Grasp two dumbbells with a neutral grip and rest them by your sides.
  • Steadily raise the dumbbells up and away from your body.  be sure to maintain a slight bend in your elbow throughout the movement.
  • Pause for second when your arms are parallel with the floor 
  • Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the start position.

Best Shoulder Exercises For Mass With Dumbbells | Seated Dumbbell Rear Raise

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Want to know how to get big shoulders using dumbbells? 

It's simple, don't neglect what you cannot see.

In this case, we're talking about your real deltoids and this movement ensures you don't miss out symmetrical shoulder gains.

How To Do A Seated Dumbbell Rear Raise

  • Sit on a bench with both feet firmly planted on the floor. 
  • Grasp two dumbbells with a neutral grip and rest them by your sides.
  • Bend forward at the waist.
  • Steadily raise the dumbbells up and away from your body.  be sure to maintain a slight bend in your elbow throughout the movement.
  • Pause for second when your arms are parallel with the floor 
  • Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the start position.

Best Shoulder Exercises For Mass With Dumbbells | The Complete Shoulder Workout At Home

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You made it. the time for talking is over.

Now, it's time to put everything you gathered from above on how to build big shoulders with dumbbells and get to work.

Use the following chart to get kick start your shoulder building journey.

Exercise Sets Reps Rest Intensity
Dumbbell Front

Raise

3 12 None - Go To DB Lateral Raise
Dumbbell

Lateral Raise

3 12 None - Go To DB Rear Raise
Dumbbell

Rear Raise

3 12 Rest 2-3 min

Best Shoulder Exercises For Mass With Dumbbells | Wrap-Up

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By the end of this dumbbell shoulder workout your shoulders will pumped, your heart rate will be through the roof, and you'll feel that sense of pride and accomplishment of being one step closer to your dream physique.

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Alright ladies and gents that's all I got for today.

Until next time...the juice is worth the squeeze.

Signing out.

Joe G - Your Elite Health And Physique Leader

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