• Very important. If you suffer from blood pressure or heart conditions then DO NOT push weights up past your heart level. Always get permission from your doctor before attempting these types of exercises.

• Keep your body steady and your midsection firm when performing shoulder exercises.

• Don't train too heavy when training your shoulders. Especially when pushing weights above your head. The last thing

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you need is a dumbbell falling on your head because it got too heavy for you.

• Don't hold your breath when performing shoulder exercises. Like your chest, breath out at the hardest point of the exercise. Holding your breath will make you dizzy as well as feeling sick.

• Shoulders are one of my favourite bodyparts to train whether it be my own training or my clients. Why? Because your shoulders help shape your whole body. Think about it...... If you are standing "round shouldered" and slouched over how does that make you feel? Now do this and look in the mirror.

See what I mean? Your shoulders help frame your upper body so it's important they receive the correct shoulder workout to suit your body type.

If you suffer from lower back problems go for seated shoulder exercises and machines. Such as Seated Machine Shoulder Press or seated dumbbell press. Just make sure you lighten the weights as it is allot harder to perform shoulder exercises when seated. Using a bench with a back pad, to support your back, is also essential.

Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, and knees slightly bent. Keep your chest out and midsection firm, do not arch your back.

Hold a dumbbell in each hand, with your palms facing forward and the dumbbells just above shoulder height. Your elbows should be bent and facing outwards. Now push up, in an arc type motion, so that the dumbbells meet at the top of the movement. Your dumbbells should be at arms length above your head and your elbows should only be slightly bent. Now lower down slowly and repeat to complete your set according to your program.

Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, and knees slightly bent. Keep your chest out and midsection firm, do not arch your back. Hold the bar in front of your thighs, with an overhand grip and your hands about 5-6 inches apart. Have your palms facing your body. Pull the bar up, keeping it close to your body, until it reaches you upper chest. Keep your elbows up (past shoulder height) and out. Lower the bar down slowly and repeat the exercise to complete your set.

Note: Always perform a warm up before your workout, a cool down after and then your stretches.