How To Build BIG SHOULDERS With Only 2 Exercises (It's That Easy!)

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When it comes to having a muscular looking upper body, it helps having big round shoulders that pop! Even when wearing a shirt, having big shoulders gives your body more of a v-shape look that helps you look more muscular. That is why I am going to show you how to build big shoulders with only 2 exercises. There are a lot of options when it comes to shoulder exercises, so choose exercises that don’t require you to lift extremely heavy weights, especially when it comes to your shoulder joints.

I am going to give you Tri-Con Exercises, which are great for building muscle with lighter weights. TriCon exercises consist of 9 reps, the first 3 are explosive reps, the second 3 are 10 second isometric holds, and the last 3 are super slow reps (4 seconds up and 4 seconds down).

Exercise #1: TRI-CON LATERAL RAISE. The first 3 reps are explosive. The second 3 reps, you are going to hold the dumbbells out to your sides for 10 seconds, slightly lower than shoulder height. The last 3 reps, you are going to slowly raise the dumbbells up for 4 seconds then lower the dumbbells for 4 seconds.

Exercise #2: TRI-CON SHOULDER PRESS. I recommend doing this exercise while seated. It is good to have the lower back support, which you wouldn’t have if you were doing them standing. Keep your core and abs tight when doing this exercise to keep your lower back safe. The first 3 reps you are exploding the weight up. The second 3 reps, you are going to do 10 second isometric holds with the dumbbells being held with your arms at 90 degree angles. The last 3 reps, you are going to do 4 seconds up and 4 seconds down, slow reps. I recommend using dumbbells for this exercise, instead of using a barbell.

Alright guys, that wraps up this video tutorial on how to build big shoulders with only 2 exercises. Make sure to subscribe to our channel for more videos on how to build muscle at home and get ripped.

[LiveAnabolic]

When it comes to building big shoulders, try these two exercises using TriCon Training! Give it a shot and let me know what you think in the comments below.

[davidcounter]

I love the way you emphasize better exercises for older men in order to avoid injury. Great video, as always. Keep 'em coming

[josephcroft]

at 76 years of age i will give it a try, i normally 3 sets of side lateral raises doing 10 reps then i pick up a lighter dumbell for another 4-5 reps then another lighter one for another 5 reps and i do 3 sets of those , then i do 3 sets of seated dumbell press for 13 sets of 15 reps

[CorkyStClair-jfry]

Tri-Con lateral Raise 3:30

Tri-Con Shoulder Press 7:35

[lordjim]

I had tried and continued to train my shoulders using your tri-con exercises mentioned in previous video. I would like to say these exercises kill and works so well. I had shoulder joint pain in the left years ago. Thank you so much on sharing of tri-con exercises.

[fastted]

You ARE talking to ME directly. Best advice on shoulders for ANYONE. Thanks.

[chimaera]

Thanks man!...can you make a 3X a week whole body routine vid?

[jamesmiller]

Great stuff, thanks I will turn 73 in January at it since my only real pain issue, could have used this info a few decades late than never

[MiguelAngelBriones]

Thank you so much for your advice, I will start right away. I used to swim before the pandemic and with all this struggles we have been through now I have lost a lot muscle in my arms, every where. Just for you to know, I like to share with you, I got injured from my right shoulder, and 5 doctors they were sending me to the operation room. So I didn't let that happen, I cure myself with magnesium oil, I have learn a lot about it, and it's really good for many things.

[WiseOther]

Sir, your TriCon training is super impressive. I have been implementing them in my gym workout . Omg, they burn and works . I have a vacation coming up this November, will Definitely do this shoulder workout for the look before my vacation. Thank you for putting up these videos . They are super precise and on point 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻💪🏽

[RobD-jqry]

I'm always paranoid about my shoulders. Therefore I don't overhead press at all. I don't do normal side lateral raises. I get a heavier weight and do partial raise with very strict form and get it as high as I can without losing form. I do sets of 15 and by the end I am barely moving the weight. Gives a great pump in the side laterals. I still bench press heavy and don't do many front lateral raises at all. I have pretty good shoulder development. But I like the idea of the static holds on the lateral raises. Def going to incorporate both exercises and see if I can get some muscle going!

[julianp.]

So glad I found your channel. Great info, will get this into my workout.

[markhunter]

How many sets/ with the two tricon shoulder xercise?

[billdollar]

I have tried your compound exercises for chest today and wow the best workout I ever had, thank you very much sir. I will be trying your shoulder exercises on Saturday and keep you up to date next week. Have a wonderfull day thank you.

[noelchua]

Your physique tells me what you’re teaching is effective. I’m gonna try it

[staceybillings]

Gary, How many of these tricon sets per exercise?

[g.d]

at 44 I've had to adjust my training over the last 5 years started picking up too many injuries, lifting lighter and with better form the last few years and still in good shape but haven't had any injuries since...touch wood lol

[Caledon]

Thanks for the video. How many sets of each per workout should we do?

[bassai]

Great video! I have a quick question, how many sets of each would you recommend? Thanks for any help.

[fredericktyson]

I’ve just discovered you and your channel. At 67 and training daily, I’m so happy to find training really geared towards guys my age!!