4 Expert Tips to Build Stronger Shoulders

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Stephen Sheehan, CPT, CNC
January 29, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes

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Welcome to Home Gym Club! What’s in today’s newsletter:

  • A seasoned coach shares tips on sculpting the shoulders of your dreams

  • Reviewing the Legion Fitness App

  • A fitness tracker battle for the ages: Garmin vs. Apple Watch

Watch Party

Legion Collab: Lindsay and Corey’s Epic Shoulder Workout

#Teamwork makes the dream work. And when you pair two experts in their respective fields together, you can truly make magic happen.

With that motto in mind, GGR Everything Lead Reviewer Lindsay Scheele joined forces with her Legion coach, Corey, for an epic shoulder workout that left her delts in distress (in a good way!)

During the session, Corey shared some critical technique and programming tips that can assist in your shoulder-building efforts. So, if you’re looking to construct dreamy delts, check out the dynamic duo’s entertaining and enlightening video on the official GGR Everything YouTube channel.

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Test Drive

Legion Fitness App Review

If you’re a regular exerciser, you’ve probably tried some kind of workout app along your journey to help you reach your fitness goals a little faster. The best platforms provide a structured plan to follow, allow you to record your progress, connect you with a supportive community, and much more.

While the GGR team has tested and reviewed dozens of fitness apps, few provide the level of individual attention, support, and program customization as the Legion Fitness App.

Although you’ll have to pay a premium to gain full access to the online coaching program, we believe it’s well worth it if you want to crush your goals efficiently. After all, Lindsay tested this highly rated app for 12 weeks, giving her ample time to dissect each component, assess the quality of instruction, and, most importantly, obtain impressive results. Learn more about her Legion experience in Staff Writer Matt Dustin’s in-depth review.

This or That

Garmin vs. Apple Watch

In the realm of the best fitness trackers, the GGR team has routinely held Apple and Garmin watches in high regard. With impeccable functionality, excellent health tracking capabilities, and third-party app compatibility available in each of their gadgets, it’s hard to go wrong with either brand.

Naturally, this raises an important question: Which is the better fitness wearable, Apple or Garmin?

To tackle this tech-centric comparison, Staff Writer and self-described “data hound” Ben Emminger relayed his experience using both devices in his personal training regimen over the years. Plus, you’ll also find insight from our expert team of certified personal trainers, nutrition coaches, and fitness aficionados who’ve also utilized these high-tech workout tools.

Deal Zone

Legion Coupon Code

If you need a no-nonsense supplement company that can be your one-stop shop for an array of products—including the best protein powder, pre-workout, and creatine—consider Legion Athletics. Offering products, meal plans, and coaching, Legion relies heavily on scientific research in its formulations and opts for natural ingredients over artificial sweeteners, flavors, or dyes.

Although Legion supplements are not the cheapest on the market, the GGR product testers consistently rate them highly, so we’re excited to share the wealth and help you save a little bit of money on your Legion Athletics order.

Here are a few ways to save on their array of high-quality supplements:

  • Get 20% off your first order by entering your email address for their newsletter.

  • Create an account and start earning points for rewards: 20 for joining, 100 on your birthday, points for every dollar you spend—the list goes on. Then, redeem those points for discounts.

  • Consider the Subscribe & Save program: If you like a specific product and know you’ll continue to reorder, subscribe and save 10%. Best of all? You can cancel at any time.

Quick Hits

Just Keep Pushing

  • Get the most bang for your muscle-building buck with 11 push day exercises that put your chest, shoulders, and triceps to the ultimate test.

  • While supplements alone won’t help you shed unwanted pounds, the best pre-workouts for weight loss can help support your efforts with metabolism-boosting ingredients.

  • Check out our Heavenly Heat Sauna review for all the details on an eco-friendly recovery device that earned a sweaty stamp of approval from our testing team.