Fix Your Shoulder Pain (BENCH PRESS!)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ย. 2017
- Shoulder pain is one of the most common workout injuries that get in the way of you making gains, especially in your chest. In this video, I’m going to show you how you don’t have to stop doing your chest exercises just because your have pain in your shoulder. In fact, I will coach you through how to change the way you are doing the bench press regardless of what type of shoulder pain you are experiencing so you do not have to give up the chest gains.
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First, it helps to understand the general types of shoulder injuries that can be the source of your pain. You can either have an injury to the labrum (and often times biceps tendon as well due to the proximity of it to the labrum), rotator cuff, bursitis, impingement, or the AC joint. Each of these has their own characteristic symptoms that slightly differentiate it from the other however it is best to have your shoulder evaluated in person by a qualified physical therapist for an exact diagnosis.
When it comes to working out with a shoulder injury it can be really tough. The fact that your shoulder joint is so mobile and intimately involved with all upper body exercises makes it tough to train around, unless you know how to do it. The bench press is a staple exercise for building a bigger chest and is one that also happens to be very difficult to perform once shoulder pain or injury has set in. That said, there are tweaks you can make to the movement that make it possible for you to start doing it again and not have it aggravate your symptoms. In fact, it could help to make your shoulder pain go away as you build it back stronger than ever.
When you look at the AC joint injury you have to understand that it is caused mostly by forced internal rotation (especially with some velocity). This can happen when you target too low on your chest or forget to arch your back and bring the ribcage to the bar rather than forcing the bar to seek out the ribcage. If you adjust the cage up by arching the back and dropping the shoulders back you can not only fix the targeting of the bar on the chest but you can effectively shorten the depth and keep your shoulders more secure.
With a labrum tear you are likely to have a greatly compromised shoulder stability. This becomes especially bothersome when you experience the pain at the bottom of the press. Here you are not only dealing with the most instability but you are also putting the biceps tendon on the most stretch because of the arm extending behind your body. This causes pain either way. The key is to temporarily switch to a floor press to have a more equal base of support for your shoulder.
The rest of the issues tend to revolve around one common outcome and that is the impingement that can occur in your shoulder from bench pressing. Here the goal is to create as much room as you can in the shoulder joint when doing the exercise. You can depress your shoulders which will deactivate the traps and create more room in the joint. You can alter the position of the elbows to be closer to your body which will do the same thing. Finally, you can switch the grip from overhand to underhand to make sure you are externally rotating your shoulders and creating room as well.
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Hey Jeff I have the same exact issue that u had before labrum tear and biceps tend , very frasturated situation, I haven’t see a video on what you did to resolve the labrum tear issue , would be great if you make one , a lot of PT already talking about getting me a surgery to heal it faster. Help
Money changes your life. I wouldnt want to reply to comments anymore if i got my money from advertisement and stuff.
These videos still have nice info in them though. He seems like an okay guy, and hes good at explaining things.
Jeff,when I put my right hand on my lower back and move my elbow forward,my shoulder hurts,other than that I have no issues of my shoulder movement.can you explain this?thanks a lot!
You fucking rule Jeff.
Jeff is God! Had the first shoulder problem for the last 3+ years, thought I was going to be disabled for life as it wasn't going away and kept getting worse, been doing my own exercises for a month and although I still have some pain I can feel the problem slowly going away, now iv seen this video and actually know what problem IV got, I can actually follow a set of safer exercises and not worry about causing any more damage 💪
I'm 43 and haven't been able to perform a flat bench rep without excruciating pain for the last 25 years. Today I went through an entire chest workout with zero pain following your advice. I can't put into words what this means to me. I've had doctors tell me I needed surgery to repair my shoulder issue. I have bulked up multiple times just to see it waste away due to reoccurring shoulder pain. Jeff you are not only a master at what you do, but the fact that you share what you know is incredible and I am forever in your debt.
Which advice piece did you take and what was your problem?
@@masonwilliford6663 he's lying
@@kislayberi haha 😂
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@@kislayberi why would he lie lol
who else actually suffering from shoulder pain after a chest day
ThEG933 me especially on the first rep even lightweight
I find incline helps me laberal tear along with his other recommendations particularly externally rotating your arm so your palms are facing each other and your elbows are tucked in. Works a bit more of the shoulder during chest but at least I can recover in 3 days instead of 3 months
ThEG933 yo bro , dont train your chest anymore, train more you back
ThEG933 your shoulders stance is too forward , train your back till your shoulders come back at a good spot
I have had AC joint problems for as long as I can remember (along with some recent lower back issues from several years ago). Most doctors will say don't train at all which will in turn make you even weaker. Using Jeff's tips and tricks I can now train safely and I haven't got any single form injury for a year and half since I've been following him. Shoulders and lower back are feeling great and I'm in my best shape ever. For shoulder pain especially during lifting, warm up is critical and you need to apply fixes that are in line with your problems.
The fact that he was breaking this all down and the pain you'd experience in each motion so effortless just makes me realize how much of an expert he is. Been dealing with not being able to bench for years after my shoulder issue so glad that I have some alternate ways to support chest day.
1. Push chest out like superman opening shirt
2. Depress shoulder toward lower body
3. Have barbell on mid chest
4. Keep elbows close to chest
Optional
5. Have grip tilted, use dumbbell instead of barbell
6. When done, place dumbbel by doin unhammer curl
7.Do benchpress on floor using dumbbell
Do band pullaparts
Use swiss bar, solved it for me
Please never delete your videos. Your TH-cam channel belongs in the Library of Congress to be preserved for generations. Making this available makes the world a better place. Your a great ambassador for taking care of oneself.
Nobel Prize..... 10 yrs ago you would’ve paid a specialist tell you one third of this information in 30 minutes charging you $300 and still be confused. Here you are getting it all for nothing... PRICELESS
Priceless? Isnt it like 300$?
First off: I’m paying internet/phone bill
Second:Jeff gets ad revenue in the millions
Third:he promotes his business by telling us hoe much he knows
@@citywok9579 iM pAyInG InTeRnEt/PhOnE bIlL
Also, Jeff uses ads so you don't have to pay to watch these TH-cam videos...
Just cannot believe how clear the statements and demo's were. I have rotator impingement but strenghthening mucslesor this
Z5227721790786 i am grateful, but to say that jeff isn’t getting anything out of his videos is false
Actually had to stop mid-set doing BB bench last week because of anterior shoulder pain. Watched this video, realized I was targeting nipple-level and getting impingement. This week tried targeting higher on the chest, pressing shoulders back, and 💥 no pain! Jeff, for the 1,000th time, you're my HERO. Sincerely, a 35 year old lifter.
This dude is like a damn dream come true for weight lifters with prior injuries, I broke my back, two knee surgeries and all kinds of shoulder pain and countless other injuries and problems from my time as a heavy machine gunner in the infantry, and watching his videos has helped me understand my body and how to work around it and how to get better far better than any damn military or va doctor has ever pretended to try. Thanks to this video, I think i finally understand whats wrong with my shoulder and have found one thing ive been doing that makes it worse, how to avoid it and also how to make my problem at least a little bit better from now on. So thanks Jeff! You fuckin rock dude
Thank you for your service 🤟🏽
I hope you didn't shoot anybody in the name of Merica
One year of pain gone because of a 14 min video. God bless you Jeff
Do you know wich problem specificly it was of you?
His best video. Bursitis all day. Gotten so much better 👌
I'm 2 for 3. I learned more from this video than the Drs I've seen that either don't know or say it's something as rediculous as an ear infection.
@@carlw bad dr
This guy is saving lives. Give this man a medal
give him a shirt
@@mr.timjohnston546
No! We love to look at his muscles!
Tim Johnston yo
@@mr.timjohnston546 nope...without the shirt gives us a LIVE visual of the muscles in action from an anatomical standpoint
Afonso de Portugal no homo??
Update6 months and I'm still loving this bench. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxo_64lVTGMk7y4aXTPxPOcQ3YTLyQ6kYV I use it almost daily. I've gotten used to the small wobble and it's no problem at all. Love the storage, it folds right next to my weight set in the garage and hardly takes any space. I wish the covering material was a little bit tougher. I have a feeling that in a couple years it'll tear, but the bench is very well priced that I would just buy a new one.3 month usage review. Awesome bench for someone looking for compactness and storage. I did have to drill a couple holes to adjust my preferred seating position and leg bar position but that's only due to my personal preference. It's very sturdy for normal workouts, but for anyone going above 100# dumbbell press it wobbles ever so slightly. I would probably go with a fixed bench if that's the case. That being said i can accomplish 99% of my normal gym workout with this setup. Very happy with the purchase.
Jeff, I am a mid-40s guy, who did a bunch of weightlifting 15-20-25yrs ago, but after having my kids, life happened, and I got out of it.
With the pandemic and working from home, I cleaned up a spare room in the basement and started setting up my home gym and then slowly started making some progress. I lost a bunch of weight (30+lbs), was eating better, drinking less, feeling better, and I really started building some momentum. Anyway - about 8 weeks ago, I started getting some shoulder pain and it kicked my ass - losing my momentum "caused" me to start regressing back into my old bad habits (it's amazing how fast that happens).
I watched this video a few weeks ago, and you've really turned me around. Your positive attitude about working around issues like mine was so inspiring, and so necessary. I've been following your guidance and I'm already starting to feel the difference, and I can sleep better at night because my shoulders aren't hurting.
I'm not sure if you read these comments but I really had to say thanks.
Glad to hear you're doing better, brother.
This guy is single handedly ruling the fitness world on TH-cam. Helping us avoid injuries and train whichever way we like; and all this for free. Really thankful to TH-cam and Jeff.
I just want my shoulders to heal. I miss lifting :(
Brendan Hernandez same. What did you end up doing?
Wachalo Me
How long took the heal
@@andrewazouz3654 I have a SLAP tear with bi-cep anchor 9 thru 1 o'clock. I had in diagnosed in Oct last year and just started to feel good enough to press now but with much much lower weight. Going to work my weight up weekly hopefully. I am so happy the numbness and tingling just stopped last week. So making progress. Been training for over 20years and dealing with first injury. Watching these vids for tips and to prevent further injury. Good luck.
Doesnt matter that this video is 5 years old... whenever I have a problem or a questions about to be workout better, this is the first place I come to.
I never stop learning from you. This is exactly what I need. I can’t definitely see this relieving my shoulder pain.
Thank you Jeff
THANK YOU! Im 18 and been having weird shoulder pain recently while benching and shoulder press
I just hear noises loool
philip garrett i have found sort of a good solution: do a longer than usual proper warm up. Push ups, light weight shoulder press, other shoulder excersizes and then start lifting. Still, if you lift heavy like me at 315 for 8 reps, you'll feel it. :( it just gets reduced. It's on the top of my shoulder where the bone is, and inside. Top physically makes me weaker and unable to lift. Inside just burns like the pinching thing jeff said
Ice down after you work those shoulders and then add heat for the healing process. Just watch the pro athletes after they train. Ice for swelling and the heat for healing . Ice is always first thought.
315 for 8 reps? How long did it take you to get to that stats?
Be humble lighten the weight and actually build shoulder strength. With your body you can't skip steps, you'll tumble and hurt yourself if you do.
Raymond has more gains than me.
not for long yo....you will be on your way soon
Yes, but Jeff has less body fat than Raymond!
+Scar Lett When a joke flies right over your head...
You just showed me more about my shoulder pain than 3 years at my doctor did
Thanks Jeff! I’m just getting back into working out, and about a month in seems to be the point where I’m realizing the shoulder dislocations I had when I was young are still very much there. Your focus on rotator cuff and general shoulder mechanics is really helping me figure out some ways to start rehabbing those joints so that I can do exercises like the military press (by far the most humbling experience for me at the gym) without it feeling wrong and like I’m fighting my own body just to perform the motion. It’s been an enlightenment to feel all the ways that my strength in an exercise has so much more to do with how large the muscle is.
56 yrs old back in the gym solid info on joints thumbs up thanks for your time
This guy is prophetic ...i was literally going through this yesterday
Thank you, Jeff, for breaking down shoulder pain in simple terms.
I was struggling with horrible shoulder pain for awhile to the point where I couldn’t even bench and my shoulders would throb in pain if I was just sitting down. I realized it was due to the fact that my chest and back muscles were not proportional because my chest muscles were bigger than my back (specifically my traps). This was causing a lot of strain on my shoulder tendons. Once I found that out I really focused on building my back by doing a lot of hex bar deadlifts and weighted rows. After a month or two of that my shoulder pain was practically cured and I could bench and raise my arms without any pain. I hope this helps some of you out there struggling with the same problem I was.
John Nutt did you still train your chest or did you go lighter on chest and heavy with back
Eric Nephew first I physically couldn’t train my chest since it hurt so bad and that lasted about 2-3 weeks then I would go light on chest and heavy on back.
Waiting for the marker and skeleton account comment.
Jeff used both of them in this vid.
Barami Yodkhampa
Same
We have Jesse's gummy bears for now.
I was working out. Gotta make sure my tip is looking cut.
Jeff Cavaliere's Marker yeah working out your "tip"
yah, I actually expect when I scroll down the comment Jeff muscle marker comment would be on top
Jeff, I am a 47 year old disabled veteran, and have been training most of my life in some form or another. I pulled a pec muscle over a year ago at the insertion point where the tendon and muscle meet from doing sets of 280 lbs. bench press: while taking creatine, while cutting (eating insufficiently), and with little rest between heavy days. Two friends (one nurse, 1 with a degree in exercise physiology) insisted that I "didn't have a pulled tendon," but rather "just a pulled muscle." They insisted that it would eventually "grow back." After a year, it didn't heal. I had it looked at by an orthopedic surgeon who performed an ultrasound. He told me the muscle was pulled where the tendon and the muscle adjoin. He advised against a surgery at that point (yet admitted that treatments for this far after injury were "beyond his expertise"). I couldn't do pull-ups at all for a while (I used to do 50 on my back days previously- but can now do 3 sets of 5 with pain), can now do pushups (in smaller sets), and have used the chest press in high reps/low weight to improve my diminished chest strength. More recently, I went to a sports doctor who specializes in these surgeries. The proposed plan is to use a tendon from a cadaver to reattach the unattached tendon. QUESTION: Can you share any case histories about people who have done similar surgeries after having endured the initial injury a while back? I wanted a tendon graph taken from my Achilles tendon, but this particular doctor stated, "There really isn't a tendon in your body suitable to replace the one that needs to be graphed." NOTE: IF YOU HELP ME WITH THIS, I WILL BE ETERNALLY GRATEFUL.
Thank you, this helped tremendously. First time I had my shoulder pain during bench press reduced substantially. You rock!!
Thanks Jeff, I wish I found this video sooner with my shoulder issues. After watching it and do as you said the pain is literally go away. You are definitely a lifesaver!
God bless you Jeff! What a very generous man!
Subscribed. This is my favorite channel. All the bro science out the window. Real talk real demos
1:57 - Exactly the pain I was having
6:06 - What I was doing under the bar (obviously not that exaggerated)
Thanks Jeff, you're the best!
According to what i understand from the video, the movement that causes that pain is 8:10.
Did it get better? I've been in pain, sometimes increasing and some times decreasing for two weeks
This is helpful, I will try your recommendation actions. Your description of the pain was exactly what I feel. The deep inside the joint pain.
Unbelievably helpful video mate...haven’t been able to exercise consistently for 4 years due to a shoulder joint injury. Feeling optimistic about being able to regain fitness and put on muscle for the first time in ages thanks to this explanation and most importantly solutions.
Literally what I needed after hurting my shoulder today. Jeff is our guardian angel
THE PAIN IS GONE! THANK YOU SO MUCH. MY SHOULDER HAS HURT FOR YEARS SO BAD THAT I COULD ONLY PUSH 135 FOR A FEW REPS. NOW I JUST BENCHED 185 WITH NO PAIN. THANK YOU JEFF. NOW EVERYTIME I GO ON BENCH I IMAGINE SUPERMAN OPENING SHIRT. THANK YOU.
Qarnayn _ do you mind me asking where you were feeling pain and what tip you mainly incorporated to fix it?
@@leonflaithiuil6596
Watch the video and learn my friend
DCAFBoxingNoob i watched the whole thing but I’m asking specifically which ones he focused on
Qarnayn _ I would like to know what did you do that your shoulder healed. I need help my friend please help
@@gabrielgomez-finess5668
Watch this video of jeff below its better than this video and it helps :
Shoulder Pain and popping (short and long term fix).
It helped me alot and i believe you should buy the blue Slingshot from mark bell because it Forces you to do the bench press correctly like jeff was explaining.
Thank you for the shoulder tips. I'm 57 and have protracted shoulders. Just starting to workout again after like 25 years and concerned about shoulder problems. Started doing face pulls and will now incorporate this as well.
I wish I had seen these 2 years ago before I totally tore my labrum, might’ve been able to continue playing football, everyone just told me to push through my pain at the time.
Ohh that's bad! How's your shoulder now? Can you still bench?
Yah I have lifelong kidney issues from ‘pushing myself’ because of someone telling me to. Never risk your health
i think i’ve torn mine😡
Thank you jeff! This has been the reason i quit the gym 4 years ago (+ new work and other reasons also). Now i started to hit the gym and i still felt that pain in my shoulder, but thanks to your videos i am being able to train way smarter and most importantly, not to feel that pain!
Thanks so much for this one. Been having AC issues for a while and looking for a safe work around!!
Thank you for this, I've been watching you since before I started my workout journey and it's been 3 years I am still coming back for more information whenever I feel something to my pains. Thank you again Sir 🤘
You saved my life with this clip, god bless you. I had big problems with my left shoulder but i watched your clip and i used your tips in the gym and is pure magic. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Jeff, please demonstrate the Overhead press.
Jay A. He has
I think he did a video telling people not to do that exercise.
MunchNCrunch1 i dont remember that, but he does do a video where he even demonstrates that flexing your glutes will prevent power leaks and allow you to ohp more weight
What he did say was to push into the ground with your feet as you do an overhead press for more power. Squeezing your glutes and slightly arching your back helps as well. You know what else helps? Say the word "Power" to yourself at the start of the movement to get past the sticking point and really give it some power. You don't have to scream it or even vocalize it - you can whisper it. I bet that will add a rep or two to your OHP. Reply here or upvote this comment if it works for you on the next shoulder day.
MunchNCrunch1 behind the head is what he said you shouldn't do
Thank you for this, was having shoulder pains and needed this video. God bless.
Really great training instruction! I actually had an incident last week where my right shoulder totally failed do to the bad form that I was using. Your tips have gotten me back on track to resuming my training with minimum pain.
I have his program and I train regularly, he’s a great trainer but this is where Jeff shines the brightest! Videos like these is where you can truly see he knows what he’s talking about and I love that about him, there is no other TH-cam channel like his not just in the ‘workout’ department, I mean in general as well.
Thanks Jeff. This is exactly what I needed! Love your stuff!
This is my hands down go to video now. This was the biggest problem I've had! But now I feel much better to get back in the gym.
I have the labrum and ac joint issues. Nobody, not even my orthopaedic surgeon has explained it better than you have. This is going to be life changing for me so I can continue to train.
So so helpful! I’m not aiming for this level of fitness, but the careful explanation really clarified issues in having with basic stuff like pushups. I’ve heard “keep your elbows in,” but having all this explained makes that make so much more sense! Thank you!
Thanks for all your efforts.
Ever since, I have started doing things your way I have nearly pain free shoulder joints.
Thank you Jeff , very helpful , at 53 years old trying to get back safely , especially with intermittent
Pain in that area , this advice was so sound , cant wait to try .
Great video Jeff ! Just what I needed. I injured my shoulder about 2 months ago and was told to stop training and just let it heal. But I really need to get back to working my chest. What you explained in the video is awesome. Thanks mate
Great video Jeff. As a physical therapist myself, I run into these issues with patients and feel that your explanations correlate with my experiences. Thanks for your input!
Jeff, I see tons of physiotherapy videos about myofascial release techniques, trigger points, 'smashing' connective tissue, etc, when it comes to injury improvement, but you never seem to mention them. Could you do a video addressing these methods or their pros/cons? Thx, and love your channel.
Great job ...perfect explanations and options! Thank you...
“REAL TALK” Wisdom. Thank U
Hi Jeff- Your videos are always extremely helpful. Now I understand the source of my shoulder pain. Thank you
Thanks Jeff, i'm 60,with a shoulder impingement and after 2 yrs. have started to lift again,shoulder feels fine and i know your knowledge will help me. again I thank you
Awesome as always jeff! Could you do a video on how to squat after popping a knee out?
Excellent advice! I've been dealing with shoulder pain when benching and look to apply this info.
Thanks Jeff, excellent tutorials. I have lifted just a bit off and on over the years, will be 62 this year and appreciate your explanation on ways to avoid shoulder impingement.
Jeff Cavalier fixed a shoulder issue I'd had for years...and it took under a month for the majority of the problem(s) to disappear. HUGE thanx! Searching now to see if he has a video on pain/tightness generated during calf work (but pain/tightness is on bottom of the foot, and can't seem to stretch it enough).
Incredible knowledge and treasure chest of ideas and approaches. Thanx for all you do, man!
I wish I could like this video multiple times. What a great reference video!
This is so helpful. I’m in decent shape, lifting weights for past 30 years. Poor technique lead to a labrum injury and I often feel pain when doing certain exercises. Jeff does a great job of providing options and explaining the science behind it.
Fantastic as always, just watched this at work after struggling with serious shoulder pain for the last month or so. Cant wait to put this into action. Excellent explanation of a real complex joint problem. You are absolutely, da man!
So much more help than my physical therapist and doctor combined. THANK YOU
Fix wrist pain next please
I tried the method Jeff preaches (wrapping fingers on the other hand then twist) but I still feel it.
Walter, Sheng Jie Teng Eat anti inflammatory foods and less inflammatory foods. Trust me, anti inflammatory foods are highly underrated. Also, when you worko ut, warm up and build up to the weight you will use and warm up slowly
thanks danny appreciate the advice. I hurt it recently when I was military pressing; missed the rack after my last rep. but the pain feels like when i go heavy on cheating barbell curls, pronation and supination is a b*tch. but will definitely let it rest for a while before easing back into my working weights. for now, deadlifts and squats!
Thank you man! I've tried all kinds of specialist recommendations for my chronic shoulder inflammation/bursitis always triggered by pushups/benches and no one recommended these changes. Stop working out they said. Do these stretches and give it a rest they said, and it always came back to the point where I've been avoiding heavy chest exercises for years. Now I just applied your fixes to the way I bench and to pushups too... and after the first set of doing the exercise the way you showed, my total range of motion improved and the pain is significantly reduced. Seriously. Thank you!
Many thanks Jeff, I haven't been able to bench press due to shoulder pain since the beginning of March. Bringing my chest up solved the problem. You're the best!
Holy crap thank you so much. Flipping my grip upside-down instantly made the pain of the bench press motion go away. I must be raising my shoulders too high. You're the best, man.
P.s. your full body split program is A+, I'm loving it
Very informative video Jeff! The shoulder is such a complex joint and we have to really take care of it, train safely!
Performance Fitness hey dude go fish somewhere else
Looks like Performance Fitness was simply complimenting Jeff on a video well done.
In fact, you know what? I'm going to subscribe to Performance Fitness just to spite you, Max Maxiz.
I'm honestly complimenting the video, cause there had been times where I didn't find his videos 100% accurate (few times of course), but when someone deserves recognition it must be said.
Mike R did the right thing bro ;)
It’s so awesome that he goes over all the types of tears and what you can do about it. I have tears in the infraspinatus, supraspinatus and teres minor so it had been a big challenge trying to d any shoulder or chest work but I have had pain for probably 5-6 years and worked through it but never addressed it and after MRI found all the tears in all 3 tendons. Very tough. I appreciate his trying to help!!
Another top video! Jeff you are a legend bro! I have the front shoulder issue and was thinking of stopping benching altogether, but now I will try to implement one of the exercises you have suggested. Thank you!
Outstanding content Jeff as always. Been watching your videos for several years and learned so much, Tank you for the continued effort and diligence and your direct talk to your audience. You are ‘best of the best’!
Amazing brother you've saved my shoulder!! Thank you
Jeff. I am a powerlifter who has been dealing with some issues regarding the bench press for the last 4 months. This video is an absolute godsend. Thank you so much.
I'm 69 and have some arthritis and bursitis in my shoulder. In the past I would get popping and grinding when I do shoulder and bench presses, so I had quit doing them. My shoulder doc said there was nothing I could do about it. I watched this video and made changes per Jeff's instructions and also adding some shoulder warm ups. I started very light to build my shoulders up and get my form right. I am now not hesitant to do them. When I do hear any grinding I come back to this video as a reminder to get my form back. My shoulder doctor should watch this video.
This is exactly the info i wish i had 2 years ago, thanks so much for this info! Super helpful!
I hurt my AC JOINT last year, had an xray, cat scan and an mri for them to tell me it was my rotator cuff. 3 days, a couple hundred bucks. I watch Jeff, find out it was actually my AC and learned it for free.
The Butcher only Couple Hundred Bucks? Damn What Insurance Do U Have?
01Altezza 2JZ I literally just asked my wife, "wasn't it a couple hundred?" she said, "yeah, try a couple $400. your mri scan was $500". ok, so my bad, it was a year ago, lol.
I was told I have a rotator cuff injury, but from watching this and from some other video, I'm thinking it's actually an AC joint issue, my clavicle doesn't insert in the same way as my other shoulder.
I've had a bad cycling accident recently damaging ac joint and labrum. I have completed 6 weeks of P/T to regain some basic movement of the shoulder but have been looking for some safe manageable weight training exercises to strengthen shoulders and help with recovery. The in depth information provided here will be extremely helpful. Thank you Jeff for posting such a detailed explanation of possible problems of a complicated joint.
Jeff you have literally just saved my life. This fixed my shoulder problems virtually immediately as it highlighted a small issue with my form. THANK YOU.
I love how he simplifies everything
I think you might have just pin pointed exactly how I've picked up my AC injury and how to combat it. 💪
Been watching your videos for a while now and I came across this one today because of my shoulder problem. Ur tip of arching my back to prevent my shoulder from rolling forward has instantly solved my shoulder issue. Thank you thank you thank you!
Recovering from shoulder bursitis and the underhand bench press has been very helpful for me, thank-you
Jeff, you just saved what's left of my shoulders. I wish I saw this video when I was younger. Thank you!
Mark Lim same!
Yeah I messed up my labrum. And I’m going to do the floor presses today. Thanks man. Love your channel. It is the best!
How are things going with that I'm having problems there too
I'm wondering isnt doing floor press the same as doing bench press but not going as deep?
I have followed your page for years now always helpful content 👌🏽 and today my
Chiropractor sent me this video to fix up shoulder issues. That just shows how much of free helpful content you are putting Jeff thank you 🙏🏽
Wow thank you for this information I wish I would've seen this sooner than later! Love the work you do on this channel!
Thank you, it was very helpful.
Thank you so much man I can’t wait to give these a try. Sub!!
Once again Jeff great video. People without these injuries should listen to this even more, they never fully heal, as I had to discover later in life. Stay safe make sure to create that space in the shoulder!
My shoulder was in ribbons until I watched this video and applied your modifications to my workout, it's made a huge difference already to me in a major positive way, God bless you from Dublin Ireland.
I am a Reflexologist in a GYM
with many Body Builders...
and see this problems daily...
This video helped me so much...
Great Information!!!
Have you used the info from this video in your job since this comment?
What a dedication Jeff...respect😊
Nikhil Rai rq
I watched this a while ago, thinking I had an AC joint pain. I skimmed through.
Watching this properly, much later, I now KNOW I have the middle pinch in both shoulders!!
Thanks man, knowledge is key, and I have emancipated!
Thank You!
Great video, I've been able to identify my problem and I was unsure whether I should give benching a rest until it heals but this video has cleared things up. I was already contemplating doing floor presses because its the bottom part of the movement that was giving me the most problem but this video has made up my mind :)
Thanks Jeff! My left shoulder feels like it's got the majority of all the issues you just described (I'm 44 now, and with 14yrs of semi pro and arena football, linebacker, 10yrs of competing in powerlifting competitions, just me being stupid, and a near fatal car accident in 2008 to top it all off) My body is a complete mess, lol After watching many of your videos, you have helped me reduce my pain levels, and increased my range of motion, I'd say about 30% or more, which is awesome! Keep up the awesome work, and let the haters hate!!
Keep it up
Im glad you survived. I was also in a near death accident a few years ago. I dislocated my left shoulder, had a concussion, internal bruising, shock, and temporary paralysis. I have since recovered and can now bench 275 as of this week. Stay safe fellas
So you managed to compete in powerlifting for 10 years and never knowing how to fucking bench? I mean hes literally just showing you how to bench correctly, it's nothing prophetic
Does Jeff have haters? Can’t be too many.
@@Terminxman You've been alive how many years and you still don't know how to fucking read? The man said he has watched MANY of the videos from the channel. He's also 44 he didn't grow up in the age of the internet where knowledge is 2 seconds away. You're dumb and your comment PISSES me off for being so stupid.
I tore my supraspinatus in 17 abd I’ve been doing many of your exercises to rehab it along w chiropractic rehab exercises. Its a long road to recover
Any update?
I watched this video, followed his suggestions and I could actually bench press again! I have torn supraspinatus on both shoulders, and haven’t been able to bench for a long time. I am so happy to be able to do this again. Thank you.