Build BIGGER Shoulders With Light Weights (AT HOME!)

Guys..you don’t need a gym with heavy dumbbells to get big shoulders. That is why I am going to give you exercises on how to build bigger shoulders with light weights. I am going to give you a cool technique that will help you build more muscle mass fast. This is a quick workout that you can do, or you can just add these exercises to your shoulder workout. The key to this workout is using GIANT SETS. Giant sets are 4 or more exercises back to back without any rest in between exercises. This increases the time under tension in your muscles, which will produce more lactic acid. It also increases the intensity, putting more work on your muscles. Let’s get started with the exercises in this GIANT SET to build bigger shoulders with light weights.

Exercise #1: LATERAL RAISES. Keep a slight bend in your elbows, with a full range of motion. You do not need to bring the dumbbells above shoulder height. Utilize slow controlled movements, which will help with form and time under tension. You are going to do 10 reps of this exercise.

Exercise #2: BENT LATERAL RAISES. Hinge at the hips, and try to keep your back straight as you bend over. Make sure you are pulling the weight up, initiating the movement at the elbows. You do not want this movement to be more like a chest fly. Use your hands as anchors, initiate the movement at the elbow, and pull the dumbbells straight up. This will work your rear delts, and again aim for 10 reps.

Exercise #3: UPRIGHT ROW. Again, this is a small movement. Your elbows do not need to go above shoulder height. You are bringing the dumbbells and elbows out and up.

Exercise #4: OVERHEAD SHOULDER PRESS. You may need to increase the weight slightly for this exercise, since it is a push movement. Make sure to get a contraction at the top of the movement, and a good stretch at the bottom of the movement.

After the 4th exercise, rest for about 90 seconds then complete 2 more rounds. Aim for 3-4 rounds of this shoulder workout with light weights.

Alright guys, that wraps up this video tutorial for how to build bigger shoulders with light weights. Make sure to subscribe to our channel for more videos on how to build muscle and get ripped at home.

[LiveAnabolic]

It's possible...You CAN use light weights and still build BIG shoulders...And do it in a way that's not going to jack with your shoulder joints too.In today's video I'll take you through a cool technique and 4 exercises to help you build the strength and size of your shoulders at home with light weight...

[fastted]

Super slow burns are what is helping my aged muscles. Been at it for 50+ years. Never STOP. Thanks.

[JeffBitler]

Gary, you never cease to amaze me. Thanks for sharing all your tips and knowledge with us. But most of all, thanks for continuing to be such an inspiration. God bless!

[ebbanjenkins]

Light weights Def work for size..I learnt young age 16/17 could only afford 50kg of weights ended up doing crazy reps on bench and bent over rows..I'm talking 50 reps plus and it was excruciating I knew nothing about training but basic movements sometimes trained bench 5 days in a row lol! But I got real big also did diamond push ups before I knew what they were called and 100 reps curls with 7kg dumbells sounds crazy now..I did it because I knew no better and I had free time to do it but my chest got huge and my arms were 17.5" before I'd reached 18..I think key is intensity and boy does it burn..I'm 50 now don't train like that anymore but if you young and got free time and limited equipment it does work for size

[okidoke]

Resistance bands are good for this type of giant set

[jasoncollin]

Thanks 🙏🏾 for the video bro. Its good
Can you please make a giant set video for legs and glutes. Thanks 🙏🏾. God bless

[eddelp]

Cool brother I've been doing light weights High Reps about 200 reps her body part I'm blowing up pretty quick I'm shocked and I love the pump thanks for the info

[YogiBethC]

I'm a woman and not lifting as heavy as you (I did 10#), but I loved the structure of this routine and did complete the 2nd & 3rd rounds on my own.

[tomlombardi]

Gary, how do I do these shoulder exercises after I’ve had rotator cuff surgery? I’m having problems gaining my strength back after surgery

[Jwk]

Weight programs for older adults is sadly deficient in the YouTube universe. Thank you.

[harbencl]

How often can I do this? I love this routine and would like to accelerate my results then reduce frequency to maintain. So for the acceleration, how frequently can I do this?

[roadstar]

i just did this... i started with a very light warm up weight using 10lb dumbell... then i did 3 sets ..went less reps and heaviest on last set... did around 8-10 reps... super shoulder pump in 10 mins... i liked it... very little chance of injuries, which is a huge plus... thanks

[spartaqus]

Is it possible for me to build shoulders muscles? I'm 42 already

[cindychan]

I started with 10 lbs dumbbell to follow what you were doing. Just after one round, that already killed me. I changed to 5 lbs dumbbells for the next two rounds. Thanks a lot for the video.

[paulietv]

I really like the way you do your upright row, I can see that it's waay better than how I've been doing them, thanks brother

[johnross]

Subscribed! Nice video Gary - thanks for hitting all the shoulder muscles, front and back. I'm 63, and have been working out pretty damn hard since the start of the pandemic, and can see improvements to my physique. Gonna stay after it and not let father time make me look like an ol man. Getting slim, trim, buff and muscular! Keep these videos coming with more good tips for us older gentlemen who are willing to hit the weights without injuring ourselves. Thanks!

[apfelsnutz]

Great video ! I'm 77 and this is a real butt-buster !

[rounaksubramanian]

All exercises are very excellent and brilliant sirji of the workout of shoulders and keep going hard and keep it up and be strong always

[Tenjiecorner]

How many times a week should I do these exercises?

[Todjcam]

I cannot believe he’s out of breath after that little work 🧐