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Sagging Shoulders

Papish Posts: 13 Joined: 2004/02/07	2004/02/09, 08:35 PM My shoulders sag a bit (probably from not working them out for a while) and wanted to know what would be the best exercise to straighten them up. I was thinking military presses but not sure if maybe there is something that works better..thanks in advance for the help.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2004/02/09, 08:58 PM You might want to incorporate various other shoulder exercises with the military press. Try sitting dumbell press, sitting lateral raises, bent over dumbell laterals, those are just a few, try them and see how they work for you. -------------- "A will finds a way" Ivan Montreal Canada
azredhead57 Posts: 1,651 Joined: 2003/04/11	2004/02/10, 03:25 PM I agree with Ivan, DB presses, laterals and reverse flyes have really helped my hubby and myself square up the shoulders. I already had pretty broad shoulders, but his have changed a lot since doing those. -------------- ~Victoria~ ...Do not be discouraged; everyone who got where he is, started where he was.--anon ...There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.--Beverly Sills
agamble Posts: 1,029 Joined: 2003/09/22	2004/02/10, 03:29 PM Also try shrugs-heavy.
JessicaR Posts: 467 Joined: 2002/08/12	2004/02/10, 05:17 PM Also work on your back - maybe some bent rows or close grip pulldowns, or machine rows. That should help your posture. I would think sagging shoulders would be due to poor posture as much as actual weakness in the shoulders.
agamble Posts: 1,029 Joined: 2003/09/22	2004/02/10, 06:14 PM I agree.
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2004/02/15, 09:13 PM heavy shrugs and lateral raises -------------- \"I get up in the morning around six to run for about an hour. Later in the day, I lift with a partner. Following my lifting sessions, I usually do speed and agility drills. Later, I drill all my holds and moves.\" \'Isnt that lifestyle boring?\' \"Yes, but the gold medal is very shiny.\" Ichiguchi Olympic Gold Medalist
JessicaR Posts: 467 Joined: 2002/08/12	2004/02/28, 10:58 PM bump