Dorian Yates shared how to get the most out of the exercise.
Bodybuilding legend Dorian Yates continues to train at a high level while sharing tips of the trade with others. Yates has helped gym goers get the most out of their workouts and recently shared the way to get the most out of the dumbbell shoulder press.
[RELATED: Dorian Yates Shares Physique Update Following Hip Surgery]
From 1992-1997, Yates did not lose a competition and racked up six-consecutive Olympia titles. Following his final victory on the biggest stage, Yates retired from bodybuilding after suffering different injuries. In retirement, Yates has maintained a shredded physique while sharing his wisdom in the gym. Yates has also created a successful social media platform, where he continues to share different tips to weightlifters today.
Yates underwent surgery in January to repair an injured right hip that was damaged while squatting with incredible weight. Yates had surgery back in 1987 to remove fascia from the joint. Following his original surgery, Dorian Yates enjoyed a successful career as a bodybuilder that allowed him to train with the best of the best. He has limited certain activities, such as biking and hiking, but does not regret anything from this.
| Full Name: Dorian Yates | ||
| Weight | Height | Date of Birth |
| 240-290 lbs | 5’10” | 4/19/1962 |
| Division | Era | Nationality |
| Men’s Open Bodybuilder | 1980s, 1990s | British |
Dorian Yates Discusses Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Dorian Yates shared a video performing the exercise and showing off the proper technique to focus on shoulders.
“Push up and in and the dumbbells are probably going to get near to each other. And we come down and we go up and in. We’re not going like with a barbell, all the way straight because that last bit is, as you can see, mainly triceps.”
It is important not to involve triceps here, despite it being easy on the way down. This can be done by focusing on that up-and-in movement.
“Let’s try to keep the tension on up two-thirds of the way and back down again. Up and it’s not straight. It’s up and in and this way you have more control as well.”
Dorian Yates has shared different health updates following his hip surgery. At the 11-week mark, he shared his pleasure with how rehab and recovery was progressing.
“11 weeks after my surgery and progressing nicely here with my rehab. My movement and balance is improving each day and in 4 weeks I reckon, I’ll be back in the gym training and doing what I love.”
Dorian Yates has worked his way back to the gym and continues to train at a high level in retirement. He is an influential voice in the sport of bodybuilding and one that knows how to build the best physique possible.
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