Podcast Notes Key Takeaways 

• As the shoulders are mobile very mobile joints, they require a wide range of exercises
• Take two of the below shoulder mobility movements and spend ten minutes doing them before every shoulder workout:
  • Shoulder dislocation mobility drill
  • Handcuffs with rotation on a bench
  • Thread the needle
  • Reach roll lift
• The most effective exercises to build complete shoulders:
  • Shoulder Presses (either a standing overhead military press or the preferred seated Z Press)
  • Side Laterals with Dumbbells
  • Kettlebell Halo
  • Reverse Flys
• The optimal training frequency for shoulders: 2-3 days a week
• For side lateral and reverse flys, go for lighter weight/more reps

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In this episode, Sal, Adam, and Justin go into detail how to build amazing shoulders.

• Shoulders: The MOST prized body part. (2:14)
• Why do modern humans have such mobile shoulder joints? (3:31)
• How whatever you don’t do, you don’t stay connected to: The importance of having a ‘functional’ shoulder girdle. (6:28)
• Why are the shoulders such a ‘valued’ focal point for men and women? (18:56)
• The different parts of the shoulder, what they are responsible for and what you may be neglecting. (20:38)
• Why mobility is KEY to developing healthy/strong shoulders. (25:10)
• Mind Pump’s favorite mobility exercises to build your range of motion. (30:31)
• The ULTIMATE workout to build AMAZING shoulders: Exercises, rep ranges, frequency & MORE! (38:30)

People Mentioned

• Dr. Jordan Shallow (@the_muscle_doc)  Instagram

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