If you’re really trying to pack on some mass on your scrawny shoulders you should be doing more shoulder presses. Not everyone is comfortable pressing weight over their head. Some people are limited with their range of motion. Don’t fret. You’ve got to hit those shoulders from all angles.

I usually start my workouts with barbell shoulder presses when I’m working on strength and power. It’s the slapping of mass on the body. You’re also getting tons of core pressing heavy weight overhead.

In the illustration below it’s a spotlight on an accessory lift for shoulders: The Dumbbell Leaning Shoulder Lateral Raise. The lean will hit the lateral deltoid I little higher than a standing version because we’ve increased the range of motion. I generally perform this exercise with a slower tempo. Eliminate momentum. Swell those shoulders up.

WOD: Shoulder Smacketh-Down 2015-08-24

A. BB Squats: 3 x 6 reps
B. BB Deadlifts: 3 x 6 reps
C. BB Bench Press: 3 x 6 reps
D. Lat Pulldowns – overhand narrow grip: 4 x 10 reps
E. Landmine Shoulder Presses L/R: 4 x 8 reps (3.0.1.0)
F. Seated Arm Curl Machine: 4 x 8 reps (3.0.1.0)
G. DB Leaning Shoulder Side Laterals: 4 x 8 reps (3.0.1.0)

Stay Savage, my friends.