Deltoids (Delts)
The shoulder muscles consisting of anterior, lateral, and posterior heads.
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The deltoids are the muscles that cap the shoulders, consisting of three heads: anterior (front), lateral (side), and posterior (rear). The anterior delt is involved in pressing movements, the lateral delt creates shoulder width, and the rear delt assists in pulling movements. Balanced development of all three heads creates well-rounded shoulders.
Examples
- Overhead press targets front delts
- Lateral raises build side delts
- Face pulls work rear delts
Exercises that train the shoulders
127 exercises in the library target the shoulders as their primary muscle.
Standing Bradford Press
Strength · Barbell
Standing Dumbbell Press
Strength · Dumbbell
Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head
Strength · Dumbbell
Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head
Strength · Barbell
Standing Low-Pulley Deltoid Raise
Strength · Cable
Standing Military Press
Strength · Barbell
Standing Palm-In One-Arm Dumbbell Press
Strength · Dumbbell
Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press
Strength · Dumbbell
Common questions
What is Delts?
The shoulder muscles consisting of anterior, lateral, and posterior heads. The deltoids are the muscles that cap the shoulders, consisting of three heads: anterior (front), lateral (side), and posterior (rear).
What exercises train the Delts?
Good options include Standing Bradford Press, Standing Dumbbell Press, Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head, Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head, Standing Low-Pulley Deltoid Raise. Each links to a step-by-step guide with demonstration images.
What are examples of Delts?
Overhead press targets front delts; Lateral raises build side delts; Face pulls work rear delts.
Put it into practice
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