The perfection is in the details, and this holds as true for the
deltoids as for any other muscle group. Overhead pressing
should make up the foundation of your shoulder work, but achieving a well-rounded set of delts requires addressing all three heads (anterior, middle, posterior).
When you’re sporting a vest, the detail and striations in the anterior deltoids (or lack thereof ) are just as visible as the width and thickness of the middle regions. So give the front side of your shoulders some love once or twice a week by completely isolating them. This incline barbell front raise is a great way to start doing just that.
WHERE IT HITS
Anterior (front) deltoids
WHEN TO DO IT
Late in your shoulder workout, after compound movements like overhead presses and upright rows.
HOW MANY
2–4 sets, 8–12 reps
