When it comes to bodybuilding, illusion is everything. Building well-developed delts and lats can create that classic “V” taper and make your waist appear smaller, but balance is key. If these muscles aren’t developed proportionally, the illusion can be distorted. Larry Scott was known for having narrow clavicles, yet through targeted exercises, hard work, and…
We know that the supraspinatus plays a greater role in the first 15–30 degrees of a lateral raise, while medial deltoid activity peaks between 90–120 degrees. So, how can we use this information to our advantage? If you want to place more stress on the supraspinatus fibers—such as during rehab from a rotator cuff repair—overload…
An offset grip, sometimes referred to as an “off-center” grip, is often used during arm curls to increase activation of the short (medial) head of the biceps. The same concept can be applied to lateral raises. By using an offset grip—where the thumb and index finger are positioned against the front plate of the dumbbell—you…