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.

Get step-by-step instructions for shoulder exercises targeting the deltoid to improve shoulder stability, increase strength, and build muscle mass.

Eb says: Raise the dumbbells only until your arms are parallel with the ground. Plenty of people raise them higher, sometimes so they're overhead, sometimes so they're slightly above parallel with the ...

It’s easy to fall into the trap of opting for the exercises you see everyone else doing on the gym floor (or worse, social media). But does that mean they’re the best, or right for you? Absolutely not ...

Your typical shoulder workout may be full of overhead presses and lateral raises. But banded internal and external shoulder rotations are one underrated exercise duo you don't want to leave out of ...

Well-defined shoulders not only enhance your silhouette but also create a balanced frame that makes your waist appear smaller and improves overall posture. The good news? You don’t need complicated ...

What Is a Lateral Raise? A lateral raise is an exercise that involves pulling a weight vertically up. You can use a dumbbell, looped resistance band, kettlebells, or a cable machine. Lateral raises ...

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The labrum is a narrow piece of cartilage that supports the stability of the humerus bone to the shoulder socket. It is also where other ligaments come together to support the ball-and-socket joint, ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images It’s easy to fall into the trap of opting for the exercises you see everyone ...