General
cannonball delts
What does cannonball delts mean?
Noticeably large, round deltoid muscles that pop out from the shoulders like cannonballs.
"His cannonball delts stretch every t-shirt."
Origin
Bodybuilding slang for the coveted round, capped shoulder look.
Frequently asked questions
What are cannonball delts?
They're large, round, capped deltoids that pop out from the shoulders like cannonballs, a prized bodybuilding look.
How do you get cannonball delts?
Building all three delt heads with heavy overhead presses plus lateral and rear raises creates that round, three-dimensional shoulder.
What's the difference between cannonball delts and boulder shoulders?
They mean essentially the same thing: big, round, well-developed shoulders. Both are compliments in gym slang.
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