Shoulder Exercises: The Top 10

#3. Arnold Press

Why: Popularized by Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Arnold Press is one of my all-time favorite shoulder exercises. Performed correctly, constant tension is placed upon the shoulders throughout the entire range of motion which drastically enhances the hypertrophic response.

Execution: Grab a pair of dumbbells and sit on a bench seat with your chest tall and back against the back rest. Hold the dumbbells at shoulder height with your palms facing each other. Bracing your core, press the dumbbells straight overhead until your elbows completely lock out. Pause, and then slowly lower the dumbbells until your elbows are bent to 90-degrees. Keeping your elbows bent to 90-degrees, swivel your arms towards the midline of your body until the inner faces of the dumbbells touch each other and your palms are facing towards you. Return to the starting position by following the same path and repeat for the prescribed number of sets and repetitions.