Shoulder day is my favorite day! I designed this workout to be done in a gym but make suggestions for substitutions where necessary.
A. Warm-up x 3 sets
A1. Plank jacks x 20 reps
A2. Plank x 30 seconds
A3. Band pull aparts x 15 reps
Rest 1 minute between set
B. 4 sets
B1. Barbell (or dumbbell) strict press x 6 reps (heavy)
B2. Dumbbell strict press (with lighter weight) x 10 reps
Rest 1 minute between sets
*Pick a weight that's very challenging for 6 reps, then immediately grab a light set of dumbbells for a set of 10 (fast reps)
C. 3 sets
C1. Plyo push-ups x 8 reps (sub with regular/modified push-ups if needed)
C2. Dumbbell seated reverse grip front raise x 12 reps
Rest 1minute between sets
D. 3 sets
D1. Cable or banded face pulls x 20 reps
Rest 30 seconds between sets
E. 4 sets
E1. Dumbbell standing leaning back lateral raise x 12 reps
E2. Banded lateral raise x 15 reps (light band, or sub with light dumbbells if needed)
E3. Banded reverse fly x 15-20 reps with light band (or light dumbbells)
Rest 1 minute between sets
F. Burnout (optional) x 3 rounds
F1. Plate halo x 30 seconds each direction
F2. Plate overhead press x 30 seconds
F3. Plate overhead hold x 10-30 seconds
Rest 1 minute between sets
Sub with dumbbell if needed
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