There are times in life when the order in which we do things doesn’t really matter all that much. I mean, who really cares if you go to a restaurant and get the cheesecake before the cheesesteak? Live it up a little!
On the other hand, there are times when order is everything. Don’t — and I mean don’t — ditch your friends (or worse, your date) and slink off to the restroom just before the check arrives at the table. That’s a jerk move!
Workouts tend to be one of those times when the order you do things isn’t a black-and-white situation . . . but can make a positive difference in certain instances.
Take the following shoulder session. We’ve crafted it so that you’ll do your heavier compound barbell exercises first, followed by two dumbbell movements, and finish up with two cable machine favorites.
The “why” is simple: By using this particular pattern, you’ll tackle the harder part of your workout upfront when you have the most energy to give, then switch to dumbbells — still challenging but less so than the barbells — and finally end up on machines, where you’ll use lighter weight as you eke out the last remaining reps you have to give before you’re spent.
It’s an arrangement that helps you pace yourself, meaning you can give maximum effort at each stop along the way. You’ll provide your delts their fill of stimulation and quench your hunger for results — a win-win no matter what fitness goals you have on the menu.
The Results in 1-2-3 Shoulder Workout
Use a light weight for the first set of the seated barbell press as a warm-up, then add enough weight to the bar to reach muscle fatigue within eight to 10 reps for subsequent sets.
Rest one to two minutes between your sets of presses and upright rows, 60 to 90 seconds between sets for each of the dumbbell exercises, and 30 to 60 seconds between sets of the machine moves.
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