Not actually favorites, but have used them...on occasion. Just some exercise not usually seen in the glossy magazines, video's, etc.....really old school stuff, which lifters have used.
1) DB one arm press and reverse negative lateral raise (don't know any official name for them), which I have mentioned before. Find it best to hang/grip something with the free hand for extra support. If feeling that you wish to do both presses together...than help yourself. That would be like a reverse crucifix.
Press a moderate weighted DB overhead. Now lower that DB , to the side as if doing a full lateral raise...slowly and in control all the way to the bottom position. That's where the negative comes. Should be able to handle a much heavier weight than where doing a normal lateral DB raise. Again press the DB overhead and repeat the exercise for 6-8 reps. 3-4 sets should do it.
2) Overhead BB press and reverse front raise. Back to a bit of negatives again.
Press a BB overhead, now lower the bar in front, as when doing a anterior/front delt raise. A few guy's have told me that when getting up to a heavier weight, on the bar, they may feel loss of balance or a slight pressure on the lower back. If so, than place one foot back or behind the body with a slight bend to the knee. This seems to give better support. Can apply this to regular overhead pressing also. For the next rep, clean the bar back to the shoulders and repeat the another press and reverse front raise. 6-8 reps. 3-4 sets. Can also do this one with DB's it that suits your needs.
(just a suggestion..never do regular BB front raises with a curl grip ((hands griping under the bar)). Put's an extreme amount of strain & stress on the biceps lower inserts as well as the wrist and elbow joints...but, than again, it's your body....EZ bars seem to work well with front raises. ... hammer grips seem to work well for DB front raises)
3) One Arm Lateral DB Raises. Actually this is one of my favorites for shoulders. This is a cheating exercise to the max. The DB is hurled up to a bit above shoulder height, using much body English. Hold the DB in front of center ofthe body and swing the weight up...simple enough. Hits the lateral, front and even read delts. 6-8 reps. 3-4 sets. Cheating styles can be very rewarding, when done correctly, for size and strength..just a personal view...if preferring by the book, full ROM..your choice than.
The up-right row, Hi-pulls and front press have given me the best results for the whole shoulder girdle.
Good Luck.
