Don't forget backs of your shoulders

To strengthen and shape your shoulders in a balanced manner, select your exercises carefully. Raising your arms in front and to the sides will work the front and tops of your shoulders. But don't forget the backs of your shoulders. Here's a good exercise to target those muscles, called the rear deltoids. To keep this move safe and effective, do not jerk or swing the dumbbells up in the air. Practice this exercise with light weights at first and gradually increase the weight as you get stronger.

Karen Voight

October 3, 2005