Barbell Shoulder Exercises
27 exercises, from popular compound lifts to isolation work. Each one has step-by-step technique, a muscle map and alternatives.
Equipment

Standing Military Press
Barbell
Anterior deltoid

Anti-Gravity Press
Barbell
Posterior deltoid

Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise
Barbell
Anterior deltoid

Barbell Rear Delt Row
Barbell
Posterior deltoid

Barbell Shoulder Press
Barbell
Anterior deltoid

Bradford/Rocky Presses
Barbell
Anterior deltoid

Clean and Jerk
Barbell
Anterior deltoidVastus lateralisGluteus maximus

Clean and Press
Barbell
Anterior deltoidVastus lateralisGluteus maximus

Jerk Balance
Barbell
Anterior deltoidVastus lateralis

Landmine Linear Jammer
Barbell
Anterior deltoidMiddle chestVastus lateralis

Power Jerk
Barbell
Vastus lateralisVastus medialisAnterior deltoid

Push Press
Barbell
Anterior deltoid

Push Press - Behind the Neck
Barbell
Anterior deltoidVastus lateralis

Rack Delivery
Barbell
Anterior deltoid

Seated Barbell Military Press
Barbell
Anterior deltoid

Single-Arm Linear Jammer
Barbell
Anterior deltoid

Split Jerk
Barbell
Vastus lateralisVastus medialisAnterior deltoid

Squat Jerk
Barbell
Vastus lateralisVastus medialisAnterior deltoid

Standing Behind-the-Neck Press
Barbell
Anterior deltoid

Standing Bradford Press
Barbell
Anterior deltoid

Upright Barbell Row
Barbell
Lateral deltoid

Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head
Barbell
Anterior deltoid

Straight Raises on Incline Bench
Barbell
Anterior deltoid
Barbell Thruster
Barbell
Anterior deltoid
Bradford Press
Barbell
Anterior deltoid
Seated Behind-the-Neck Press
Barbell
Lateral deltoid
Wide-Grip Upright Row
Barbell
Lateral deltoid
Programs with these exercises
5×5 Strength Program
The classic barbell 5×5: three sessions a week, two alternating workouts and a little more weight every time.
Beginner · 3 times a week · GymNovice 3×5 Strength ProgramFew lifts, fast progress: three sets of five on squats, presses and pulls, with the weight going up every session.
Beginner · 3 times a week · GymTiered Linear Progression, 4 DaysFour sessions a week, each with a heavy main lift for 5×3, a volume lift for 3×10 and a light accessory for 3×15.
Intermediate · 4 times a week · GymBeginner Powerlifting Program, 3 DaysSquat, bench press and deadlift three times a week: a heavy day for each lift plus the accessories that drive them.
Intermediate · 3 times a week · Gym