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 · Gym
Novice 3×5 Strength Program

Few lifts, fast progress: three sets of five on squats, presses and pulls, with the weight going up every session.

Beginner · 3 times a week · Gym
Tiered Linear Progression, 4 Days

Four 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 · Gym
Beginner Powerlifting Program, 3 Days

Squat, 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