Building bigger shoulders is more about proper form, range of motion, and maximum tension—and far less about lifting super heavy. Exercise scientist Mike Israetel, PhD, of Renaissance Periodization, ...

My shoulders have always been the weakest part of my body. I like to work on them a few times a week in different ways in my quest to make them stronger. One exercise I recently added to my routine is ...

Learning new exercises in the gym is always fun, especially when the move works a hard-to-train muscle that need more attention. During my younger years, my shoulders were never as strong as I would ...

Consistent reps can help strengthen the upper back and improve posture to ease neck pain over time.

Standing shoulder exercises after 50 from a CSCS, 5 band and bodyweight moves to rebuild muscle with less joint stress.

Milo Bryant is a performance coach as well as an experienced journalist. He’s also in his 50s—and his book Unstoppable After 40 gives you the roadmap to do more than merely remain active as you ...

Maintaining healthy shoulders is important for staying independent in older age. These strength and mobility exercises can keep the arms moving well. It’s hard to overstate the importance of the ...

While training shoulders, people often ignore mobility, and that’s where the kettlebell halo comes in. A core-training staple ...

The deltoids are the muscles that cover the front, back and side of the shoulder joint — and they are essential for everyday movements like raising your arms, lifting a child or carrying groceries.

Why this classic strength move continues to dominate American fitness routines in 2026.