The shoulder is the most moveable and unstable joint in the body. The “ball” in the upper arm is actually larger than the socket that holds it, and with the range of motion being so great, it is susceptible to injury. There are many daily activities that use the shoulder muscles: lifting groceries, any type of manual labor, household chores, raking leaves, handling children, etc. It is therefore critical that they be able to handle stress well. This is especially true for athletes vulnerable to overuse injuries. The rotator cuff muscles are very small, so be careful not to use too much weight or do too many repetitions.

Here are some exercises to help you focus on your shoulders:

• Barbell Overhead Shoulder Press
• Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press
• Front raise
• Reverse Pec Deck Fly
• Bent- Over Dumbbell Lateral raise
• Dumbbell Lateral Raise
• Push Press
• Reverse Cable Crossover
• One-Arm Cable Lateral Raise
• Standing Barbell Shrugs

Shoulders are one of the most important upper body weight body part to focus working out on. Working out on your shoulders helps you increase your actual strength.

Above is just a view of the different muscle groups in the shoulder, it shows that the shoulder isnt just one big muscle.