How to Build BIG Shoulders That Are FUNCTIONAL

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In this video, I explain how you can train your shoulders to simultaneously add more size, while also improving functional performance. Thing is, you don't need to choose between functional training and bodybuilding: if you train in a functional manner, you will get a lot of hypertrophy, too.

This depends on what we mean by functional, though. To me, functional training means training for a wide range of functions. To me, it is less about balancing on Bosu balls, and more about making sure there are no glaring weak links in your performance.

So, you're really strong... but how is your cardio? Are you also explosive? Can you hold a static position for a long time?

And it's not enough to be strong in simple, linear planes of motion only, either. We also need to be strong at different angles.

Taking care of all these things results in better performance because you're ready for any situation - and because you can tackle scenarios that require you to express your strength in many ways. But it also results in more hypertrophy and bigger shoulders.

Higher rep ranges mean more blood flow and metabolic stress. Heavy weights mean more mechanical tension and neural drive. Balancing on your hands means more proprioception and making tiny micro-adjustments, etc etc.

My shoulder routine includes:

Hand balancing/pike push ups
Bench press (and some chest press)
Dumbbell press
Kettlebell halos
Heavy bag work
Hangs
Arched pull ups

To find out why this is a killer combination, watch the whole video!

What do you do for your shoulders?