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Muscle detailing: The workout to build incredibly chiseled shoulders

Polish up your deltoids with this 4-move detail-oriented routine.

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Muscle detailing: The workout to build incredibly chiseled shoulders
Muscle detailing: The workout to build incredibly chiseled shoulders

For big, broad shoulders, compound moves do the trick. But for muscle striation and dimension, putting different equipment and lesser-targeted muscles to use can deliver exactly what you’re looking for. 

Transform your upper body with this specialized routine. 

The workout to build shoulders like Vin Diesel

The workout to build shoulders like Vin Diesel

Make broad, powerful delts the cornerstones of your physique.

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How it works

Your typical program consists of a big, compound exercise or exercises followed by isolation exercise, or exercises. For this particular approach, you’re going to chill out on the big lifts and double-down on the smaller ones. Isolation exercises are a great way to hyper-focus and zero in on one particular muscle, as well as tap into smaller, more discreet muscle fibers. 

How to add this workout to your routine

For 2-3 weeks, couple up a large muscle group (legs, back, chest) with a smaller muscle group (shoulders, arms, abs) or a push and a pull. Shoot for 1 day of rest between workouts. Cycle back onto your regular programming after the 2-3 weeks are up. Rest 30 seconds or less between sets.

Watch the video for detailed instructions on how to do the moves, as demonstrated by Eugene Isaev (@eugeneaesthetics), an LA-based certified personal trainer.

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The shoulder definition workout

Exercise
Equipment
Sets
Reps
Rest
Exercise 1 of 4

Three-point dumbbell raise

Equipment
Dumbbells
Sets
4
Reps
15
Rest
30 sec.
Exercise 2 of 4

Arnold Press

Equipment
Dumbbells
Sets
3
Reps
15
Rest
30 sec.
Exercise 3 of 4

Lying Lateral Raise

Equipment
Bench
Sets
5
Reps
15
Rest
30 sec.
Exercise 4 of 4

Pull Apart

Equipment
Resistance Band
Sets
4
Reps
15
Rest
30 sec.
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