Building Boulder Shoulders Is Simple (if you stop coping)

About this Video

• Video Title: Building Boulder Shoulders Is Simple (if you stop coping)
• Channel: trainer winny
• Speakers: Trainer Winny
• Duration: 00:08:44

Introduction

This video addresses common misconceptions about building large shoulders, arguing that many fail due to ineffective advice. The speaker, Trainer Winny, shares their personal experience and offers a practical, effective approach focusing on key exercises and adjustments to training methods.

Key Takeaways

• Main Press is Crucial: A main shoulder press (dumbbell or barbell) is essential for building large shoulders, regardless of isolation exercises performed. Strength in the overhead press correlates directly with shoulder size.
• Isolation Exercises Matter, but Strategically: Isolation exercises are important, but should complement the main press, not replace it. The speaker emphasizes the importance of rear delt exercises to balance often-overdeveloped front delts.
• Address Muscle Imbalances: The video highlights the frequent overdevelopment of front delts and underdevelopment of rear delts, suggesting focusing on rear delts for improved physique and balance.
• Experiment and Adapt: The speaker stresses the importance of experimenting with exercise variations to overcome plateaus and maintain training enthusiasm. Simply changing an exercise variation can revitalize progress.
• Optimize Workout Order: Consider the order of exercises. If shoulder size is a priority, perform overhead presses before chest exercises to maximize shoulder effort. Alternatively, use a split training plan to avoid muscle fatigue. Proper technique in the overhead press (pushing head through an imaginary window) is also crucial.