5 Exercises For Stronger Arms and Shoulders

Rolle explains that both front and lateral (same movement but with your arms to your sides) raises, recruit your rotator cuff muscles and traps. "They are great for improving shoulder mobility and stability, both of which come very useful when performing any movement that requires us to hold weights away from our body."

Front raises primarily target the anterior deltoids, but can also activate the pecs, traps, and biceps. Add in lateral raises and you'll also engage your lateral delts and front delts.

• Start standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, and a dumbbell in each hand.
• With your palms facing your thighs, lift your arms straight in front of you until they are shoulder height.
• Optional (as shown): Without lowering your arms, move them out to the sides until you form a T shape.
• Lower your arms to return to the starting position.
• Repeat for 10 reps.