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Shoulder workouts with dumbbells

Presses, raises and holds. Use a lighter pair than you think: shoulders tire fast.

22 workouts · 10 to 42 min · most watched first · by Tiff and Dan · newest August 2026

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Check with your doctor before starting any workout, and stop if anything hurts. You take part at your own risk.

Killer Arm and Shoulder Workout

21 min · Dumbbells, Bench

The top 10 at a glance

WorkoutTimeEquipment
Killer Arm and Shoulder Workout21 minDumbbells, Bench
Arms and Shoulders Workout with Dumbbells33 minDumbbells
Brutal Shoulder Workout25 minDumbbells, Bench
Dumbbell Push Workout: Chest, Triceps & Shoulders39 minDumbbells
The Ultimate Upper Body Dumbbell Workout for Arms, Chest, Back & Shoulders27 minDumbbells
Boulder Shoulders & Delts Workout with Dumbbells37 minDumbbells
Push Day: Chest & Shoulder Dumbbell Workout36 minDumbbells
Ultimate Push Workout: Chest, Shoulders + Triceps36 minDumbbells, Bench
Shoulders & Triceps Dumbbell Supersets36 minDumbbells, Bench
Dumbbell Arms & Shoulder Workout: Strength + Definition22 minDumbbells

All 22

The moves we use most

Across these 22 workouts, these show up most often.

  1. Arnold Pressin 17 workouts
  2. Lateral Raisesin 14 workouts
  3. Upright Rowin 12 workouts
  4. Shoulder Pressin 11 workouts
  5. Skull Crushersin 7 workouts
  6. Front Raisesin 6 workouts
  7. Shoulder Tapsin 5 workouts
  8. Rear Delt Rowin 5 workouts

Questions

Which of our shoulder workouts should I start with?
Killer Arm and Shoulder Workout. It's the most watched of these, with 991K views on YouTube. Arms and shoulders: 40 seconds on, 20 off, then a no-rest finisher.
How long are they?
From 10 to 42 minutes. Most are about 34.
Do I need equipment?
Yes: all 22 use dumbbells.
Are they good for beginners?
3 of the 22 are marked for beginners, and 2 show an easier version alongside the harder one. Start there, and follow the easier version until it feels easy.

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