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I have heard two schools of thought with shoulders: 1) shoulders get plenty exercise during other lifts and therefore do not require as many sets on shoulder-day, and 2) Hit them hard and heavy like any other body part.
In the past year I usual went with the fewer sets theory. I saw some, but little improvement. So I am considering a change.
Here is what I have tried the last couple times:
Arnold Presses (3x8) I go low enough that my hands are at the same level as my nipples
Hammer Strength shoulder presses (2x8)
Lateral Raises (3x8) this is on a Lifetime Fitness machine
Then I start with a 5lb plate gripping it with both hands and lift it up until it is above my head eight times. Without resting I go to a 10lb and then a 25lb plate. I rest for 30 seconds and do a 35lb, 30seconds and then a 45lb. I then do the exact same thing in reverse order. By the time I get to the last 5lb plate I can barely lift it.
Then I go home.
I have been getting REALLY sore doing this, but my question is if it is too much. What do you think?
Also, I'm looking for size more than strength.
In the past year I usual went with the fewer sets theory. I saw some, but little improvement. So I am considering a change.
Here is what I have tried the last couple times:
Arnold Presses (3x8) I go low enough that my hands are at the same level as my nipples
Hammer Strength shoulder presses (2x8)
Lateral Raises (3x8) this is on a Lifetime Fitness machine
Then I start with a 5lb plate gripping it with both hands and lift it up until it is above my head eight times. Without resting I go to a 10lb and then a 25lb plate. I rest for 30 seconds and do a 35lb, 30seconds and then a 45lb. I then do the exact same thing in reverse order. By the time I get to the last 5lb plate I can barely lift it.
Then I go home.
I have been getting REALLY sore doing this, but my question is if it is too much. What do you think?
Also, I'm looking for size more than strength.