- To train the upper triceps, perform tricep exercises that have the elbow elevated above the head, such as overhead dumbbell extensions, overhead tricep pushdowns, and the French press. – BM
- Yoga and Pilates require a lot of upper body and core strength so you can develop your abs and your arms and shoulders at the same time. – JT
- Doing shoulder and arm exercises too fast defeats the purpose. Make sure your shoulder exercises follow a 2/4 count. With a bicep curl, for example, you would perform two counts up and four counts down. – AA
- Muscle definition is all about body fat and the key to that is nutrition so make sure you are getting all your amino acids and B vitamins; they are great metabolism boosters. – JT
- There are three heads to the deltoid: front, lateral and rear. Make sure you work out all three with moderate weight to nicely cap the shoulders. – BM
- Have you ever noticed someone with amazing shoulders, but the minute they turn around, you notice they don’t have a nice rounded shoulder in the back? This means they aren’t working the rear deltoid muscle. In order to have beautifully round shoulders, you must do exercises, such as reverse flies. – AA
- It’s important to note that whatever you hold in your hand is three times the load in the shoulder. If you hold a 5-lb dumbbell to perform a shoulder exercise, that equals to about 15 pounds in the shoulder joint. Be mindful of heavy loads to prevent injury. – BM
- Many of my clients complain about neck pain the minute they begin to do shoulder and arm exercises. This is due to tight muscles. Make sure you stretch your neck ahead of time so you don’t injure yourself and use all the wrong muscles in the process. – AA
- Diet makes up 70-80 percent of your results. Eating a diet with moderate carbs (125-160), moderate fat, and a healthy calorie intake (depending on your size) makes all the difference. – AA
- Make sure you give your upper body 1-2 days of rest following a workout. Over working your muscles is dangerous and counterproductive. – JT