4 Mistakes to Avoid When Training Shoulders

[@estelle2008]

Would be good to see the same style video but for the rest of the muscle groups too :)

[@michaelnaert7505]

This style of video is super helpful. Would love to see it for other muscle groups as well

[@BasedEntmt]

Steve, when you do lateral raises you talk about pouring out a pitcher of water. What this does is it causes the upper Trapezius to shrug the scapula. So you tend to stress more on upper Trapezius and Levator Scapula. If you hold the dumbbell in a neutral grip with the thumb pointing up, you'll put the shoulder in a more neutral position, avoiding the traps to do the work. You could argue that the slight internal rotation will have you do a little more work on the posterior side, but in all it will work the Rhomboids more than the posterior part of the delt. I urge you to just try the variation and see how you feel in terms of your trapezius. I know that something works great for some people, and I even did this and found it very effective in my training, but when training with clients and patients, overworked traps are a common thing for all the deskworkers, and further stressing it in a movement meant for the medial delt does not seem like an efficiant move.

[@5point0h67]

Not to mention the internal rotation with the “pouring out a pitcher of water” also can increase the chances of shoulder impingement

[@BasedEntmt]

@@5point0h67 it would be rare for an impingement to happen for that slight a rotation with abduction not going higher than around 90 degree. Movement shouldn't be feared, but rather understood.

[@5point0h67]

Victor Cordes with awesome shoulder mobility I guess it wouldn’t be a problem. I for one have had a lot of problems with my right shoulder in the past with resistance training and shoulder impingement

[@BasedEntmt]

3 POINT 7 not saying it’s not possible :) it’s unfortunate, and I hope your shoulder feel better soon

[@xoFemmeBeauty]

That tip on rotating your shoulder at the top of lat raises is a game changer, thank you! Just tried and immediately felt more medial/rear delt rather than traps trying to take over.

[@jrdavid0523]

Hi, Steve, thanks for giving pointers for doing the proper way on doing things when lifting weights and avoiding the bad habits....

[@epicreddit183]

Love this, I've always had injury prone shoulders.

[@mariusdinu89]

This feels like back in the days Steve Cook workouts/tutorials. Thanks man! Love and respect! 🙏🏼

[@abigailgabbert2762]

I would love to see more videos like this Going over different body parts!

[@fitandhumble3748]

You are the man Steve. Always love your videos with so much to learn and always motivate to workout even it's 1 in the morning.

[@shelleywallace1228]

This is a ton of great information, love your detailed extensive explanations for specific results.

[@wallacecalex]

Would love to see more vids of mistakes people make in the gym and how they can be corrected. Loved this content!

[@Frederic.v]

This videos reminds me of the good old swoldier nation/ big man on campus days. Keep up the good work, Steve! Same style video covering another body part would be perfect.

[@chrisjones1508]

Thanks for the side lateral tips. I used to "Pour Water" but I'd keep the angle throughout the whole movement. I see you do it at the top. That's great as holding it for the entire rep felt awful on my delts so I stopped. I never saw anyone rotating at the top portion.

[@HiddenFiles]

every time i stretch my shoulders, dudes look at me like im dumb, but whos the dumb one?

[@swoldiernation]

Amen to that.

[@chrisgleesonx]

Trust me mate let them look. As someone whos suffered terribly with shoulder dislocations, they get one of them and theyll soon learn. Warm them shoulders up right, build them strong and live with peace of mind. Let the idiots stare.

[@andrewbagamasbad7673]

Tbh it’s movements like these..is what makes me look like i know what im doing in the gym hahaha😂😂😂

[@5point0h67]

I always start my shoulder day with face pulls.. well after I do internal and external rotation work with a cable. Working the rear delts more often also help with poor posture

[@stevenevosando8840]

Steve a lot of people don’t know how to get to the constant tension mode! It took me a while to get to that after I got the mind connection going . Big time results once you lock down on both !

[@sohrabjafari4989]

great video - thanks for the tips steve , really appreciate it

[@Olofplays]

Great tips man! Proper shoulder training is extremely underrated for aesthetics and especially long term progress (staying injury free).

[@jordybarry]

Great video! So many useful tips thanks Steve 🙏🏼

[@jesshumphrey161]

Great video! Would be good to see your tips for all muscle groups.

[@jamesharding8764]

Great video really informative and a very thorough overview of shoulder training looking at everything

[@DrSwole]

Well Steve didn't lose any gains over quarantine lol

[@justinmccormick2578]

He never had to take time off lol. He owns his gym

[@swoldiernation]

I was super fortunate to have been able to stay at it, I feel for everyone that had gym closures.

[@dawolfboi]

Also taking testosterone helps.

[@31113AssKicker31113]

Chris Harvick taking or not taking you don’t get his physique without putting in the grind!

[@maddenwigley3318]

100% don't believe Steve has ever been on roids

[@georgerigby2220]

I learnt a lot from that. Great video Steve!

[@ericm.6732]

Do more videos like this, very helpful

[@howardahhon7600]

Awesome advice!!! Thank you...

[@simentrolsrud3459]

Great video Steve. Good content

[@chriss8354]

Damn, today was shoulder day and I definitely could have used this earlier. I'll remember for next time. Thanks brother Steve!

[@LouisMFitness]

Fire video! Love these prehab moves. Super important.

[@luisnunez6857]

Great vlog as always take care bro.

[@Charbfit1]

Thank you steve i ll pay attention to ur tips all of them but the once i ll try is the pinky im having a gard time to improve my mid deltoids and rear delet, pls make a video about oblics or to void knee pain while squatting

[@darrensmith4627]

Thanks Steve

[@joserobles8477]

What is the reccomened frequency to train shoulders for mass/endurance? And how many sets/reps.

[@BartWestChronicles]

11:30 - Jeff Cavaliere is having a heart attack. Some textbook internal rotation right there

[@HamboPlayzMC]

it's proper form for lateral raises... mechanically you'll be hurting yourself if you just go flat.

[@REDRAGON12345]

You mean Jeff "fake weights" Cavaliere

[@michelezavan]

@@HamboPlayzMC exactly

[@EthanHurt]

Hey Big Bro! Just the younger brother you adopted a couple vids ago lol hit shoulders this morning! Wish I saw this!!!

[@MrShaikhje]

first bro you are amaZing love your content keep grinding

[@andrewbagamasbad7673]

Yo Steve! I know you busy outside creating Videos.. but we swoldier fans miss training videos like these🤙🤙🤙

[@bradythealbanian5196]

Sure Steve as soon as the gym opens is been 3 months for me Great tips as always though 👍💪

[@macauleymarshall7113]

Thought on y raises for rear delts and lower traps?

[@nikoskaramvalis6867]

Steve do a video training around lower back injuries

[@adrienthorel4013]

What is the name of the music from the introduction ? Thanks

[@bluntfitnessandhealth]

Steve, I went through your 4th of July challenge bud...not bad. Good workout for sure! 👍🏻 thanks for the content!

[@Schlabberbats]

🇨🇦Could you do a vid for proper form on a back squat/front squat that’d be cool 🇨🇦

[@robinpareira1986]

Hey Steve..its was very informative..I just want to know if we can only only dumbell workout for shoulder?

[@iy1231]

Can you do a hamstring/ calves workout without using an machine or different ways to squat that won't hinder your knees in the long run? (Without using a barbell).

[@kymtokyo712]

dang this is great i am going to try this.

[@ISWIMWITHFISH]

Wassup Steve! I’m here so early my coffee hasn’t been made yet! #SWOLDIERNATION

[@felipeutrera8893]

I see Steve and I hit like. :) 👌

[@C8shea]

You actually don’t want you pinky’s above your thumb on a lateral raise because your loading an internally rotated shoulder which will cause impingement. You want to slightly externally rotate your shoulders with your thumb slightly above your pinky which will protect your shoulders from impingement.

[@danieltoh71]

When Fitness Culture re-opens and Morgan is back in Australia, Steve is back to producing gym training videos. Loving it!

[@LouisMFitness]

Honey Moon is over, back to work! Haha

[@Aldacturn]

Quick question Steve. Many people warn against the "pouring the pitcher" method due to the risk of impingement, but I've never heard you mention it while advocating for the use of the method. Did you calculate the risks and decide it was still the most optimal method (but with risk), or do you just think the risk is too minimal to matter? Some think nobody should take that risk, while others believe that it all depends on the person's genetics, so I just wanted to get your opinion on this.

[@domislegend.]

I find completely straight/neutral works well for me. Not thumbs up or pinkies up

[@maze_sport_]

Thanks man

[@dprfail]

outstanding video

[@Th3Freek]

With the pouring out the water for medial delt raises....I’ve seen so many PT’s and other fitness professionals say “DON’T DO THIS!” For someone who has great flexibility in their shoulders this might not be a problem, but what would you say to the average joe? I’ve seen several good alternative options: 1. When doing the exercise finish at the top with your thumb slightly above the pinky and just concentrate on the mind-muscle connection and squeeze. 2. Lean forward slightly, not as to make it a rear delt exercise, but just slightly, and don’t come back up (basically don’t use the lean to swing). Stay leaned slightly forward the whole time and keep hands level at top, again squeezing and focusing on mind-muscle connection. Would be interested to hear your thoughts on this, Steve. Thanks, man. Love all your content. #swoldiernation

[@5point0h67]

Average joe also tends to have very bad posture and doing it with the pouring water out the pitcher method could make them prone to injury / shoulder impingement

[@h1williams185]

The best trainer on KZbin!

[@AnonFH]

not even 😂

[@douglaswebb8760]

What’s your split

[@anhkiet105]

Steve ! Can u talk about weak back pls !

[@tiffanymatejka7411]

Thanks for the shoulder tips. As a female I still workout my upper body, twice a week. Wider shoulders = Tinier looking waist.

[@ekimguneykose8730]

past years I was doing wrong lateral raises that caused my traps get bigger not my delts.

[@MarkWillmore]

I'm jealous of your shoulders 😁

[@salacabulabidibi6227]

Your shoulders are also great!

[@AnonFH]

imo, your shoulders look better. nohomo 😂

[@dawolfboi]

Every guy is jealous of Steve! Including me lol

[@Crave88evarC]

When I train chest I dont feel it in my anterior shoulders the day after. I feel it all in the chest.

[@burglarbrah8563]

I disagree with the tip of lateral raises you gave. leading with the elbows recruits more medial delt. It Just takes most of the trap involvement out.

[@rodrigoortegaestrada3191]

Just what i Need. Thank you Steve. At least i can still do it while covid. We can do it! Viva México 🇲🇽 perros. Hahahaa

[@juicenot2481]

It's June 2064 and this is getting recommend to me!? Who still does this to get swill!?

[@deepayansinha4512]

Guru cook. ❤️

[@gmacsskitsmissions3221]

Hey Steve!

[@rahulsumra]

Can you share immunity boost diet

[@nathansexton1341]

Who knows hopefully I might get to make it to your gym to meet a legend

[@HollyGBR]

Steve!!!!!!

[@mamorris23]

Jeff from Athlean-X would be disappointed. You NEVER want to “pour the water out” during a lateral raise. This can cause shoulder impingement. A slight variation to make the lift safe would be to always keep your hands above your elbows, avoiding internal rotation of the shoulder under load.

[@kungfuman82]

And the rest of us are disappointed Jeff uses fake weights.

[@HamboPlayzMC]

Steve Cook x Jeff Nippard collab tho

[@THEBloodBeard]

DUDE WE WANT VLOOOOGS PLEASE

[@QuartzTech]

11:30 Don't do that unless you want to greatly increase your chances of having a shoulder impingement

[@JennDuraan]

I want a Q&A or life update? How’s the house sale etc ......

[@puttki]

Neither am I blessed with Steve Reeve nor Steve Cook Genetics :(

[@cristiandavidisaza322]

Hello great vídeos and you are so very handsome 😊😊 cheers from colombia

[@joseesandoval6058]

STEVE TEACH US HOW TO SHOULDER LEAN PLS LOL

[@pierreburger95]

Hey Steve, when the virus is done. Come visit South Africa

[@Rz_gm]

Ayyy!!!

[@NickPeitsch]

FIRST!

[@donnielp3]

Congratulations!

[@jovanypatino5253]

donnielp3 lmao

[@jandrade2760]

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[@angeljamesroot]

steven segal??? or cook???

[@danowens2964]

Boulder Shoulders

[@jovanypatino5253]

That me

[@kabirb7469]

Less of douche than I initially anticipated I like the vids a lot

[@swoldiernation]

Umm thanks? haha

[@kabirb7469]

Steve Cook I was expecting your average douchey fitness influencer nothing specific ab you haha dw

[@sameerqarizada3191]

If only this video was made a year ago

[@danielalvarado6038]

🤩🤩🤩

[@gene_saiyan]

The biggest mistakes i see people do too wide barbell press,.. barbell upright row there grip is too close... using too much momentum using there back instead of working there shoulders, doing dumbell flys and going too high up and going to fast... they dont understand how to perform arnold press correctly instead of one movement of arnold press there using 2 movements lol... they have no mind muscle connection... no time under tension... gym goers must ask a personal trainor how to perform each workout correctly or they must do there research... till now nobody does any research thats why till this day there form is all fucked up till now lol its a damn shame on them

[@MariaRodriguez-ho7qt]

I was doing everything you said is wrong 😅🤣😂

[@kylegrizzle4810]

Earlier than a dad at the airport

[@SanjeevM-hv4gu]

Meanwhile me watching your well defined lower body.. 😁 how many times you train lower body in a week cook?

[@fulgenjbatista4640]

💪 Hot 💪 🙏💪🙏

[@ThatGuyXR1]

Woo this is bull, steve you need to head to athleanx and probs buy his course Don’t do side lateral raises with your pinky leading lol 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@swoldiernation]

Hahaha the ole Jeff knows everything comment

[@ThatGuyXR1]

Steve Cook just saying, not trying to hate because I respect you a lot and that’s why I will always be a subscriber but we got to set the record straight ahah

[@josefcroatia2577]

You never answer us in instagram never why????????? I’m big fun

[@darinjenkins7954]

18 minutes.. could have done in 5 minutes

[@strifej1333]

Recommend cutting down the video lengths. Just a lot of talking to make a simple point. Aim for 10 minutes and only go over if it's really necessary.

[@ediz9761]

Steve Cook looks kinda cooked 😳

[@Numbermind]

I love steve but his videos are so long and NOT straight to the point..

[@donnielp3]

Probably because he's more of a vlogger than someone just putting tips on KZbin.

[@prathamofficial3411]

Where is Morgan we need Steve and Morgan battle of sexes and this time Steve you should win!!!!

[@swoldiernation]

She is back in Australia, she can only stay in the US for a bit due to visas, and then Covid as well.

[@ImmortalAdam]

Dude, pouring pitchers puts your shoulder in a position that’s very prone to impingement injury. Not sure where you got that from Steve. This is why I don’t watch your stuff as much anymore. Educate yourself on the real science. Not bro science.

[@林晚林]

You work out too much you got grey hair

[@kkjoakk]

Please lose the gum when talking, its so distracting!