{"id":44615,"date":"2024-08-26T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-26T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/uncategorized\/25-min-shoulder-strength-workout\/"},"modified":"2025-05-16T11:47:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T09:47:10","slug":"25-min-shoulder-strength-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-shoulder-strength-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"Workout of the week: 25-min shoulder strength workout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>ALL LEVELS&nbsp;<\/strong>\/ shoulder strength workout \/ 25 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equipment<\/strong>: Barbell, dumbbells &amp; gym mat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Working on your shoulders offers numerous benefits besides the obvious one \u2014 sculpting and making them more aesthetically pleasing.<strong> Strong shoulders are crucial for overall upper body strength and are key for a wide range of activities such as pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying. Also, they contribute to a better posture, help reduce the risk of injuries, and enhance athletic performance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With all these benefits, you must try this <strong>shoulder strength workout<\/strong>. It consists of <strong>4 exercises<\/strong>, with <strong>8 reps<\/strong> each. You must complete <strong>5 rounds<\/strong>, and you\u2019ll have <strong>1-minute to rest<\/strong> between them. All combined, this workout takes <strong>25 minutes to complete<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Barbell shoulder press<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Curl to shoulder press<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quadruped shoulder taps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dumbbell seated z press<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready to strengthen your shoulders?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/evofitness_austria\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/evo-at-blog_en.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/evo-at-blog_en.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/evo-at-blog_en-960x422.jpg 960w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/evo-at-blog_en-768x338.jpg 768w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/evo-at-blog_en-480x211.jpg 480w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/evo-at-blog_en-640x281.jpg 640w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/evo-at-blog_en-720x316.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WORKOUT SETUP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4 exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8 reps each<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5 rounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1-min rest between rounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>25 minutes total&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment: Barbell, dumbbells &amp; gym mat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WORKOUT EXERCISE LIST<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5 rounds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 &#8211; Barbell shoulder press<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell with a pronated (overhand) grip at upper-chest height.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exhale as you push the barbell straight upward.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At the top of the movement, shrug your shoulders to raise the barbell even higher.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inhale as you reverse the motions and lower the barbell to the starting position in a controlled manner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not lock your elbows out; use a grip a little wider than shoulder width.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To move your head out of the way of the bar, rock your body slightly forward as the bar ascends and slightly backwards as the bar descends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your head should be facing forward, not looking up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your elbows a little forward, not directly out to the sides, and your wrists directly above your elbows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 &#8211; Curl to shoulder press<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grab two dumbbells with adequate weight for your fitness level.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Standing up straight, have the dumbbells resting at your sides with the palms facing inwards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slowly raise your forearms forward until your wrist rests above your elbow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now explosively lock out your arms and raise the dumbbells above your head.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold the position for a second and return to the starting point by reversing the motion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 &#8211; Quadruped shoulder taps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Begin on your hands and knees, all fours \u2014 knees beneath hips and hands beneath shoulders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain your head in a neutral position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lift one hand off the floor and tap the opposite shoulder. Try not to shift your hips or weight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat the movement, but now with the other hand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 &#8211; Dumbbell seated z press<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sit on the floor with your legs straight out in front of you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height, keeping your back straight and your core engaged.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press the dumbbells overhead until your arms are fully extended.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower the dumbbells back to shoulder height, keeping your back straight and avoiding leaning it back.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">After this shoulder strength workout, you&#8217;ll feel strong enough to choose your next workout:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/emom-lower-body-workout\/\">24-min EMOM lower-body workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/20-min-functional-bodyweight-workout\/\">20-min functional bodyweight workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/12-min-metabolic-strength-workout\/\">12-min metabolic strength workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/30-min-strength-emom-workout\/\">30-min strength EMOM workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/35-min-chest-and-triceps-workout\/\">35-min chest and triceps workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/fullbody-workout-time\/\">Full-body workout for time<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/20-min-pyramid-fullbody-workout\/\">20-min pyramid full-body workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/30-min-fullbody-bodyweight-workout\/\">30-min full-body bodyweight workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/18-min-fullbody-strength-workout\/\">18-min full-body strength workout<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/25-min-fullbody-strength-workout\/\">25-min full-body strength workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/20-min-glutes-workout\/\">20-min glutes workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/30-min-100-reps-workout\/\">30-min 100 reps workout<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/memberships\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en.png\" alt=\"evo at standard sales campaign blog en\" class=\"wp-image-56816\" style=\"width:1024px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en.png 1024w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-960x422.png 960w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-768x338.png 768w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-480x211.png 480w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-640x281.png 640w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-720x316.png 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ALL LEVELS&nbsp;\/ shoulder strength workout \/ 25 minutes Equipment: Barbell, dumbbells &amp; gym mat Working on your shoulders offers numerous&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":44616,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Workout of the week: 25-min shoulder strength workout | EVO Fitness","_seopress_titles_desc":"Explore the multifaceted benefits of shoulder training with this 25-minute shoulder strength workout. 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