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Jun 29, 2006, 10:21 PM
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Wide shoulders
Hello, I want to know if there is away to broaden shoulders.
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Jun 30, 2006, 01:12 AM
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You can try carrying the weight of the world around.
Push ups bench press anything that uses the shoulder muscles
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Ultra Member
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Jun 30, 2006, 05:07 AM
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HI,
Pushups, on a daily basis, will help some. It builds up the muscles in the upper arm, and in the chest. Also, builds up the "ball and socket" joint muscles across the shoulders.
Best of luck.
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Senior Member
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Jun 30, 2006, 05:13 AM
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Hi,
I'm assuming you're attempting to build a broad, "V"-shaped upper body like that of a gymnast. If this is what you are attempting to achieve, you actually want to work your latissimus dorsi muscles (lats) that drape your upper back and attach to your upper arms. Gymnasts achieve this shape primarily by doing an exercise called the "iron cross" on the rings. I do a modified form of this on my Total Gym and have achieved outstanding results. If you have no access to such equipment, "dips" are also extremely effective and far less demanding. Simply stand between two close, high, stable objects of equal height (parallel bars, barstools, countertops), arms straight down and slightly out to one's sides with a hand on each object. Raised you feet off the floor by bending your knees and lower your body by bending at the elbows. Raise back up by straightening your arms. If you attempt this, just make sure the objects used are very stable and can support your weight.
Hope this is of some help. :)
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Jun 30, 2006, 05:22 AM
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The above post gives good advice. The other muscle group tothink about are the deltoids. Here is a neat link I use to plan workouts:
http://www.exrx.net/Lists/Directory.html
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Junior Member
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Jun 30, 2006, 01:13 PM
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Thanks for that ExRx link Karma - I will have to give it a bit of study.
After years of walking almost everywhere doing shopping etc; I am now having problems with circulation in my legs and not exercising anywhere near enough and have put on nearly 2 stones - all on the gut line. I tried putting my bermudas on for the first time since last year and COULDN'T EVEN START THE ZIP!! :rolleyes: :D
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Jul 1, 2006, 08:18 AM
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Hello, actually I want to have square shoulder not v shape shoulder, thanks for every body responded, appreciated
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Jul 1, 2006, 09:11 AM
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Hi. Thanks. In that case, definitely follow NeedKarma's advice and work all three heads of the deltoids, particularly the medial. The trapezius muscles are something to possibly consider as well. To work the medial head of the deltoid, simply lift a dumbbell straight out to one's side, palm (fingers) facing down. Keeping your elbow somewhat bent will probably help alleviate stress on that joint. Keep your knees slightly bent as well in order not to stress your lower back. Good luck. :)
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Jul 3, 2006, 12:12 AM
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Thanks thomas and all the people who responded
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New Member
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Jul 5, 2006, 08:46 PM
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SIMPLE ANSWER: Do chin ups and pull ups. Do slowly in strict form (go all the way down until arms are full extended) It is VERY important that you go all the way down in order to hit the back muscles since they are stimulated at the bottom of the lift.
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Aug 13, 2006, 06:51 PM
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Thanks proteinboy
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