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Barbell bench press
How many of you don’t do barbell bench press?
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Due to a shoulder injury, I gave it up a couple years ago. I stick to dumbell only as I can move my shoulder into a more comfortable position during pressing.
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Same ^ I have a small tear in rotator cuff and the flat bench irritates it -esp w heavier weight - I use DB so I can use a different motion - it is less painful on my shoulder as well
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Originally Posted by
One Hairy SOB
Due to a shoulder injury, I gave it up a couple years ago. I stick to dumbell only as I can move my shoulder into a more comfortable position during pressing.
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Originally Posted by
Sqwuidd
Same ^ I have a small tear in rotator cuff and the flat bench irritates it -esp w heavier weight - I use DB so I can use a different motion - it is less painful on my shoulder as well
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X3 and for the same reason, shoulder injury. I have not done barbell bench presses in 20 years. Dumb bells are my go to. Better control. Better range of motion. Better peak contraction for the chest. IMHO
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I have the same issue with my shoulder when barbell benching. I’m thinking of completely moving over to just doing dumbbells for chest.
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^ dumbbells are where its man
Your shoulder is a ball joint - it’s designed to move more in line with the dB press motion
The bench press motion irritates it because it limits range of motion
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I have the same issue with my shoulder I don’t want to give it up
I do a lot of ice heat and ib profen
Also bought mark bells slingshot which helps also
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^ dumbbells are where its man
Your shoulder is a ball joint - it’s designed to move more in line with the dB press motion
The bench press motion irritates it because it limits range of motion
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Same here. I strictly do DB and these Plate loaded seated press machines at my gym. I’m 36 now and can’t risk making my shoulder worse. I really don’t notice a difference in my progress or performance.
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Not sure if it will help, but I’ve switched to a slightly wider grip. Somewhere between a wide and neutral grip. I have shoulder problems and this has helped greatly. I also don’t go much over 225 anymore either. If I’m feeling good after several sets I’ll jump up to 250 or so for a few reps, but that’s it.
Either way, I hope you find that place that allows you to continue to train your shoulder for your desired results.
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