what should I do to broaden my shoulders?

Zom · 7 Mar 2003 at 16:30

What excercises should I do to broaden my shoulders?

Thanks in advance,
Joe

dirkdiggler · 7 Mar 2003 at 16:35

Swimming

oddjob62 · 7 Mar 2003 at 16:52

Originally posted by Zombie Monkey
What excercises should I do to broaden my shoulders?

shoulderpads?

need more info...

swimming is good, or do you plan on lifting?

Zom · 7 Mar 2003 at 17:00

Bsically I'm a bit tall an skinny. My shoulders aren't very broad and whenever I try and buy a shirt or hire suit my shoulders are always far to narrow. I have some handweights that are about 3kg - if I hold these out at arms length for periods of time will this help to broaden my shoulders? What about just lifting them?

oddjob62 · 7 Mar 2003 at 17:11

I'll be amazed if you see any difference from 3kg handweights. Swimming would be pretty good, all my mates who are serious swimmers developed some seriously big shoulders.

Otherwise you'll have to get some proper weights.

dirkdiggler · 7 Mar 2003 at 17:14

Steroids

gjrc · 7 Mar 2003 at 17:21

Originally posted by dirkdiggler
Steroids

not the best option!

swimming it has to be.

Steve · 7 Mar 2003 at 17:56

I was always skiny at 9.5 to 10.5 stone at 5'10" I started eating he protein diet and weight training and in 6 weeks I have gone from 10.5 stone to 12 stone, and I have less podge on my belly and nice muscles apearing on my arms/chest/shoulders.

I never thought it was possible for me to gain mass but with diet and trainng advice from the net and this forum I know it can be done

Gilly · 7 Mar 2003 at 18:08

Dead easy.

Half an hour rowing and an hour swimming as often as you can.

You'll develop them in no time

Exorcist · 7 Mar 2003 at 18:17

about 6 months ago i had not much in the shoulder region but they just sprouted

with no exercise.

How old are you?

you may find as you get older you just fall into proportion more.

oddjob62 · 7 Mar 2003 at 18:19

Originally posted by Afterlife
How old are you?

you may find as you get older you just fall into proportion more.

According to his profile he's 16ish... good catch AL.

Zom · 7 Mar 2003 at 22:08

Thats right I'm 16. Think I might go swimming for an hour tomorrow. I might even go rock climbing (at the indoor wall)

dirkdiggler · 7 Mar 2003 at 22:25

Oh stay off the steroids

Don't know why I said that

Sorry

Gilly · 8 Mar 2003 at 00:02

Originally posted by dirkdiggler
Oh stay off the steroids

Don't know why I said that

Sorry

Well whatever your reasons, you're right

PAz · 8 Mar 2003 at 11:55

freeee weights

MajikNWA · 8 Mar 2003 at 12:19

Big nasty lat raises. Four set of ten each side. Two sets standing, one set sitting and one set with your legs straight in fornt of you on a bench. Picks them oout beautifully.

Shoulder press. Heavy. If you have to use a machine, get your partner to sit behind you flat back so you can't lean back and use your chest. Don't shuffle your butt forward either - just as bad.

Forward and reverse barbell shrugs. And hold them.

Worked for me - my shoulders have always been pretty bad, now i have respectable delts and traps.

Majik

Gilly · 8 Mar 2003 at 12:55

He's too young for weights. You shouldn't start intensive weights until you're at least 18 IMO, 21 is even more sensible.

Tweek_1984 · 8 Mar 2003 at 13:35

I'm 18 and have the exact same problem, i just want to bulk out. I was going to join the gym here on my campus, but I go home soon for easter, then I'll only be here for another few weeks after that.

Oh, and I hate swimming.

noob · 8 Mar 2003 at 13:45

The gym is fine at 16 if you follow correct form and don't try and pickup stupid weights like most 16yr olds I see down the gym.

If you want to bulk up you need to eat ALL the time and that includes fish, pasta, meat, etc. Not choccies

oddjob62 · 8 Mar 2003 at 14:04

Wish i'd started lifting properly when i was 16

all those lovely hormones pumping through your veins!!.