Shoulders Functional Workout - 60min Advanced
This advanced session builds powerful shoulders and triceps by blending heavy barbell compounds with dynamic functional stability. You will challenge your overhead capacity and core integration through multi-planar movements that translate to real-world performance. This workout is designed to maximize mechanical tension and metabolic stress for total upper body development.
This is for advanced lifters and overhead athletes, such as swimmers or volleyball players, who need high levels of shoulder stability and triceps power. It is ideal for those looking to break through plateaus using Tonal's digital resistance in functional patterns.
Equipment
Workout Plan
Rest 90-120s between heavy barbell sets, 60s between unilateral stability moves, and 45s for high-rep finishers.
Close Grip Barbell Bench Press
Triceps, Chest
Keep your elbows tucked near your ribs to maximize triceps engagement on the bar.
Standing Barbell Overhead Press
Shoulders, Triceps
Engage your glutes and core to provide a stable base for the Tonal bar while pressing.
Single Arm Rotational Punch
Abs, Shoulders, Obliques, Triceps, Chest
Pivot your back foot and drive power from your hips through the handle for an explosive punch.
Lateral Raise
Shoulders
Think about pushing the handles out toward the walls rather than just lifting them up.
Reverse Fly
Back, Shoulders
Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top and maintain a slight bend in the elbows.
X-Pulldown w/ Triceps Extension
Back, Triceps, Biceps
Maintain a slow tempo on the extension to take advantage of Tonals digital tension for the burn.
Why this order
The program begins with heavy barbell compounds to maximize motor unit recruitment while the nervous system is fresh. We then transition to unilateral and rotational movements that require the shoulders to stabilize in the transverse plane. The workout concludes with high-volume isolation work to drive hypertrophy and local muscular endurance.
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Start Free with AI CoachFrequently Asked Questions
Which Tonal dynamic weight modes should I use?
Use 'Chains' for the Barbell Overhead Press to challenge your lockout and 'Eccentric' on the Skull Crushers to maximize triceps muscle damage.
Can I use Spotter mode for the heavy barbell sets?
Yes, Spotter mode is highly recommended for the Standing Overhead Press and Close Grip Bench Press so you can safely push to technical failure.
How do I handle the equipment transitions?
The workout is grouped by accessory. Complete all Barbell movements first before switching to Handles to minimize setup time and keep your heart rate elevated.
What if my Tonal power score drops during the Rotational Punches?
Focus on explosive hip rotation. Tonal's power meter rewards velocity, so treat each rep as a maximum effort strike rather than a slow press.