Shoulder Exercises

Front raises are a great way to target the front of the shoulder (anterior deltoid), and one way to add intensity and variety is to do this move at an incline. The angle of the movement makes this exercise harder, with your arms having to work even harder against gravity. You can do this move on a bench or on a ball, as shown, for more of a balance challenge.

1. Sit on a ball holding light-medium weights and roll down until you're at an incline, knees bent and back supported on the ball.
2. With the palms facing in and the arms straight, lift the arms up to shoulder level, focusing on the front of the shoulders.
3. Lower back down to starting position and repeat for 1-3 sets of 8-16 reps.