General
delts
What does delts mean?
Slang for the deltoids, the shoulder muscles with front, side and rear heads.
"Lateral raises really bring out the side delts."
Origin
Clipping of 'deltoids,' ubiquitous in gym vocabulary.
Frequently asked questions
What are delts?
Delts are the deltoids, the rounded shoulder muscles made up of three heads: front (anterior), side (lateral) and rear (posterior).
How do you build side delts?
Lateral raises are the classic isolation move for the side delts, along with overhead pressing for overall shoulder mass.
What's the difference between front, side and rear delts?
They're the three heads of the deltoid: the front handles pressing, the side gives width, and the rear helps with pulling and posture.
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