Shoulders Endurance Workout - 20min Intermediate
Focus on muscle stamina and metabolic conditioning with this high-volume shoulder and tricep session. By utilizing Tonal's handles and constant digital tension, you will push your endurance limits through a series of pressing and isolation movements. This workout is designed to build lean muscle definition and improve overhead stability.
This workout is ideal for swimmers, climbers, or volleyball players who require high-volume shoulder stability and overhead strength endurance. It is also great for anyone looking to increase their work capacity in a short amount of time.
Equipment
Workout Plan
Keep rest periods short at 30-45 seconds to maintain an elevated heart rate and maximize the endurance stimulus.
Standing Incline Press
Shoulders, Chest, Triceps
Push the handles up and away from your chest at a 45-degree angle, controlling the cables on the descent.
Lateral Raise
Shoulders
Think about pushing the handles out toward the walls rather than just lifting them up to maximize shoulder engagement.
Standing Overhead Press
Shoulders, Triceps
Drive the handles vertically while keeping your ribs tucked to avoid arching against Tonal's resistance.
Skull Crusher
Triceps
Maintain a stable elbow position and use Tonal's smooth digital weight to maintain tension at the bottom of the rep.
Why this order
We start with a heavy-hitting standing overhead press to engage the largest muscle groups while you are fresh. We then move into a standing incline press to shift focus toward the anterior deltoids before finishing with high-rep isolation work to fully exhaust the lateral deltoids and triceps. This compound-to-isolation sequence ensures you can handle the highest volume safely.
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Start Free with AI CoachFrequently Asked Questions
How much weight should I use for high-rep endurance?
Aim for approximately 50-60 percent of your max strength. Since Tonal adjusts in real-time, focus on completing all reps with perfect form rather than trying to hit a new PR.
Should I use a special mode like Burnout or Eccentric?
For this endurance-focused session, standard mode is best to keep the pace high, but you can turn on Spotter Mode to ensure you finish every rep of the high-volume sets.
How often should I do this workout?
Because of the high volume, it is best to allow 48 hours for recovery between sessions to avoid shoulder joint overuse. Use this twice a week as part of a split.