Get bulky shoulders like Arnold Schwarzenegger with the Arnold press!

Arnold Press will give you the perfect shoulders like Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Written By: Bhakti Paun Sharma | Published : February 4, 2016 12:29 AM IST

You might have six pack abs and nice bulging arms but what if your shoulders don t have the cuts to support and make your frame look like that of a body builder. Want that bulk and pumped up shoulders like Arnold Schwarzenegger? This variation of the overhead press is going to get you closer to your goal. If you haven t tried it yet, you are missing out on a very important exercise. It works on your deltoids and upper shoulders. It also targets the triceps brachii, supraspinatus, trapezius and lateral deltoids. The wide range of motions lead to a good amount of stretch for the shoulder muscles, which very few shoulder exercises can help you achieve. All you need is dumbbells and a bench and the right technique to do it.

Read: Tips to get massive shoulders by trainer Kris Gethin.

Here s how to begin with the Arnold press:

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Begin with a warm up for shoulders, wrists, cuff muscles and your entire upper body.
Sit on the bench with your back straight. If your bench has a back support, even better.
Now pick the dumbbells and hold them such that your palms are facing inward and below the eye level. Flex your elbows.
Lift the dumbbells upward. When your hands reach up such that your arms are straight, your palms must be facing outward.
Do not lock your hands at this position and slowly lower your arms and come to the starting position.
Repeat this for 8-10 times in 3 -5 sets.

Check this video for exact instructions and a demonstration of how to perform the Arnold press correctly.

Video Source: Instructionalfitness/Youtube

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