Ranking Shoulder Exercises For Muscle Building (best to worst) 

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I agree. This is exactly what i was looking for

@@craigbarryjacobs3263 Did you managed to watch our full series where we rank every muscle grup?

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The behind-the-neck press can be dangerous for several reasons: Shoulder Joint Stress: The behind-the-neck press places the shoulders in an externally rotated position, which can put excessive stress on the shoulder joint. This position can compromise the stability of the shoulder, increasing the risk of injury, particularly to the rotator cuff and other shoulder structures. Restricted Range of Motion: Many people lack the necessary flexibility in their shoulders and upper back to perform this exercise correctly. This can lead to a restricted range of motion and force the body into unnatural positions, increasing the risk of strain and injury. Neck and Spine Risks: The exercise involves a movement that places the barbell behind the neck, which can put undue stress on the cervical spine and neck. If proper form is not maintained, this can lead to neck pain or even serious spinal issues. Difficulty Maintaining Proper Form: The behind-the-neck position can make it harder to maintain proper form and alignment throughout the movement. Poor form can lead to excessive stress on the shoulder joints and surrounding muscles, increasing the risk of injury. Compromised Shoulder Mechanics: The behind-the-neck press can force the shoulders into an unnatural position, potentially leading to altered biomechanics. This can result in uneven muscle development and an increased risk of injury over time. For these reasons, many fitness professionals recommend alternative shoulder exercises, such as the front dumbbell press or military press, which are generally considered safer and more effective for building shoulder strength without the added risks.

If you aim to target all three deltoid muscles at once, the Arnold press is among the top overhead shoulder exercises to consider. Unlike other variations like the military press and overhead press, which primarily engage the anterior and lateral deltoid heads, the Arnold Dumbbell Press effectively activates all three deltoid muscle heads. I personally rank it in the A section

Was going to ask this same question. It's one of my favs

Hey, thank you for sharing your opinion. Based on numerous studies and research, the standing barbell overhead press is ranked as one of the best shoulder-building exercises. It primarily targets the anterior and medial deltoids, while also engaging the rear delts for stabilization. This compound movement involves multiple muscles, contributing to high power output and overall shoulder strength and stability. The required core engagement enhances balance and functional strength, making it a highly effective exercise for overall shoulder development.

@@GymHybrids. actually, all the stabilization and core engagement and all that simply takes away from how much pure force your deltoid muscle can produce… so for hypertrophy the best exercise would always be the one that puts the most work on your shoulder and has the least other factors

@@bertrame8114 You are correct that stabilizing muscles play a role in this movement. However, this does not mean that the exercise is bad. In fact, many studies and experts rank it highly for muscle activation. Many professional bodybuilders also support this view.

@@GymHybrids. muscle activation is definately not the same as muscle building… then you should change your list to shoulder exercises for muscle activation instead of muscle building

@@bertrame8114 Muscle activation is directly connected to muscle building

This exercise targets your trapezius muscles not the shoulders

Shoulder shrugs work shoulders secondarily. So yes there is some activation but the traps are the main muscles worked.

@@180times2"That’s correct; however, if the goal is shoulder activation, there are much better options available. We have a video dedicated on shoulders

As long as you don't perform it awkwardly or wrong, no pressure points on your joints, you can take the machine press to failure and progressive overload with full range of motion

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Completely agree here

Nah it was pretty accurate to me ,you are obviously someone who does plate raises because some other 1D10T told you they were a good exercise 😂

Interesting, where exactly we where wrong?

@@GymHybrids. In none of your exercises do you mention the importance of stretching.Simple as that

@@CetherDesipio We have ranked each exercise based on these three main factors: Progressive Overload Strength of the Movement Overall Feeling of the Movement

@@GymHybrids. someone who is pretty new to training would think that the top exercises are really good. They are not. You should use exercises that use at least full range of motion, don't u think?there for- bad advice