The Ultimate Guide to Building Bigger Shoulders and Triceps with High-Volume Pressing
Here's a condensed, value-focused version of the shoulder and triceps workout:
Start with a thorough warm-up focusing on each deltoid head using light weights to prevent injury and increase blood flow.
Main Workout Structure:
- Compound Movement (First Exercise)
- Begin with your heaviest lift while fresh
- On final set, perform half-reps to failure
- Focus on perfect form and maximum effort
- Shoulder Circuit
- Superset: Lateral raises + Single-arm front raises
- Hack squat machine shoulder press (keep elbows tucked)
- Rear delt flyes (stop at shoulder level)
- Front deltoid work
- Deltoid Finisher
- Three-headed giant set
- No rest between exercises
- Last set to failure
- Triceps Training
- Superset: Skullcrushers + Close-grip presses using EZ bar
- Superset: Push-downs + Dips
- Finisher: Overhead extensions + Reverse-grip push-downs
Key Training Tips:
- Keep rest periods minimal
- Focus on controlled movements
- Maintain proper form even when fatigued
- Progress weight only after mastering form
- Total workout duration: 40 minutes
This intense workout combines pressing movements with isolation exercises to maximize muscle growth and pump in both shoulders and triceps. Perfect for those seeking an efficient, high-volume session that targets multiple muscle groups effectively.