Increasing shoulder strength to support heavier basses?

[bassfunk329]

I didnt read any posts but get a heavier bass and lift it awhile. Than! Pick up the other bass and bam. Its a feather...

 

[DTF]

there is no better exercise routine for youre entire body than squats , deadlifts , dips , and pullups , train circuit style with those 4 exercises 3 times a week , youll be good , your shoulders are deltoids ,and a million other tiny muscles really only responsible for moving/rotating your arm and some pushing and pulling , and pushing and pulling assistance , shrugs are gonna work your core ,traps , and grip , but that can be accomplished with deadlifts and pullups .Your whole body needs to be strong especially your back ,legs ,and core/abs

 

[onlyclave]

Kwesi, wearing a bass is tough on your back, more so than your shoulder.

Strengthen your core.... abs, butt, core supports your lower back. Yoga is very good for this.

This is what I came here to say. Don't just focus on a single muscle, strengthen your entire core. The results are astonishing.

 

[Epitaph04]

I can put together a routine for shoulders, abs and back for the site if anyone thinks it would be something that would be beneficial to the TB community.

That sounds like it'd be pretty beneficial. Go for it!

 

[lowphatbass]

+1 on the overall fitness/core strength advise!

IMO stance, posture and overall body form are really important here as well. We're all built differently and we play differently so there's really no right or wrong exactly.
I will say this: Being the animals we are we're genetically wired to endure awkward and uncomfortable positions for prolonged period of times when concentrating intensely enough on the task at hand. Bass playing can be one of those tasks.