- True or False: Once the core and foundation are strong, the human body is complete. FALSE. Don’t forget that the shoulders and back muscles keep the spine in alignment and they keep you standing straighter. This makes them some of the most important muscles in the body for health and confidence.
- Here’s the idea. Both back and shoulders need to be hit in all areas that the muscles cover. This way muscle compensation can’t occur. Therefore, the shoulders need to be worked so that the front, side, and rear fibers of the deltoid are fired. And, the back needs to be worked from top to bottom. Shoulders can be worked in 3 simple movements and back can be hit in 4. For optimal results, the movements should be done on a functional trainer, with incorporated use of Bands and Power Plate.
- True or False: These workouts are just for men. Women don’t need these workouts because they already have good posture, plus they’ll just bulk up anyway and they don’t want that. FALSE. Women actually need these workouts just as much or even more than men. Studies have shown that a strong back and shoulders will help with pregnancy, again with the idea that good back/shoulder muscles keep the body posture and spine in alignment. For men, being able to have broad shoulders and a thick back will not only make you feel better health wise. It will give you the confidence to again take that shirt off at a summer outing at the lake.
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Try a Low Row Pull to tighten up the mid to lower back.
Hit the full Delt muscle by working the rear fibers as well.
