5 Tips To Fix Shoulder Pain With Pressing Overhead

[@davewells8536]

Thanks for another awesome video, packed full of quality info without the hype (or yelling). My shoulders have been my weak point/source of pain for years and this video seems to address my issues 100%. You may have just helped me push through my next barrier.

[@finn4aviation320]

how did it work for you?

[@Robotomy101]

yeah how are your shoulders now?

[@TheNimbleNomad]

What a fantastic video! Explained the technicals so well! I’ve been looking for something like this for weeks!!!!!

[@SquatUniversity]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@林莫-x5d]

Although the first tip "wider grip" make the form very "different", but I got 50kg 5x5 -> 55 5x5 immediately, and no shoulder pain, thanks.

[@timbeech2056]

This video helped me out a lot. I'd never managed to work out why my overhead barbell press is so much worse than with a smith machine or DBs. Tried the KB presses and even 4kg is difficult. I've been protecting it from levering forward for years because of an old injury and dislocation. Also explains the depression in my left lateral delt, there's supposed to be an infraspinatus underneath it :D. Now just got to rebuild this from square one.

[@adamhomewood]

What a great video, this is just what I have been looking for. Long time fan, first time commenter.

[@miskatonicuniversityavclub202]

I know it's unlikely anyone will read this and help but I've gotta try because it's going to be a while before I can afford to get checked. My right shoulder seems trashed. I can do stuff with it fine for the most part but there is pain. I seem to have stability at most angles but certain movements are mind shattering levels of pain. It hurt when i bench (and I'm taking it easy doing lower weight even, well under my body weight of 185) hammer curls really hurt which surprised me yesterday. The range of motion is limited If I have my arm straight down by my waist and try to Raise it to the side it hurts and I have to swing it forward a little to raise it up to my side. It almost feels like the end of my collar bone is digging in to it. And it makes crunching sounds sometimes. If I raise it straight forward sometimes it's OK other times it isn't. I don't know If this description helps enough but I typically lift for an hour then do cardio about 20 min and then heavy bag for a solid hour. I can punch fine with it. I can even strike with my elbow on that arm OK. Any possible advice or suggestions would be appreciated more than you can imagine. I also stopped exercising for almost 2 years, I started back up 6 months ago and have gained like 17 lbs of muscle back so far. I don't know if I've slowly overloaded it or what.

[@davebarta7908]

try your mobility and stick to a solid rehab routine

[@h.rehaief3567]

Thank you so much for the amzing video. I have tendinitis on my right shoulder is nay advice please thanks!

[@bubbasean6969]

Please do a video about management of scapulothoracic bursitis!! I love your content

[@tryI0]

Awesome! Would appreciate a video on Kettlebell presses since the groove is different. There seems to be a lot more variability possible(more ways to screw up) with arm positioning rather than just rotation when doing KB presses.

[@AsimMahmood101]

+1 I just booked a PT appt since every-time I do KB press (any kind, miitary, jerk and even half snatch), I feel a pinch on right shoulder only. Its easy to over turn, or open the arms too much instead of keeping it at 45 deg.

[@orionlynx.7592]

U are a blessing to the world thank you

[@ripdime1351]

I’ve been having pain in the front of my shoulder when overhead, recently. I’ve found that crawling during my warmup helps to alleviate much of the pain. I’m not sure what all the issues are with my left shoulder but crawling and downdog/ dive dolphin seem to help.

[@nathanbeam1406]

I bet it’s because your activating your serratus anterior which helps your shoulder upwardly rotate in an overhead press.

[@visualsofsamuel]

Same issie

[@visualsofsamuel]

issue*

[@abe61388]

Awesome content as usual, keep it up 👏

[@SquatUniversity]

Thank you

[@Nemanja-v2r]

I think that it would be good to do OHP with just a bar to improve shoulder stability and scapula moving up and down

[@wuffwuffsen9253]

What are the key benefits of the Seated External Rotations compared to Cable Face Pulls? I mean they may have the advantage to be unilateral and thus address muscular imbalances but Cable Face Pulls also strengthen the rhomboids, mid traps and to some degree the lower traps. So Cable Face Pulls appear to be a more favourable option from my point of view. Great content anyway!

[@northstar403]

Okay Jeff

[@502gaming4]

I noticed I have this issue. I decided to adress it even though I have no shoulder pain yet.

[@jimmyjohnson9221]

Brilliant as always love you're book also

[@SquatUniversity]

Thank you so much!

[@ugomaranza6778]

great job

[@robertchalfant7233]

What happens if the shoulder (left shoulder) is popping and making a grinding sound? Will that go away? Great info

[@briangalloway3684]

Usually yes.

[@SquatUniversity]

It can yes - it depends on what specific things your body needs. Try the tests at the start of this video and see what you find.

[@SoClutchh]

that safety squat earthquake bar is beautiful

[@SquatUniversity]

It's a great bar

[@Doggomorph]

@@SquatUniversity can you give it to me hhahahaa my gym bars ain it bro

[@Endou47]

Can you make a video on how to fix shoulder pain when doing pull ups?

[@SquatUniversity]

I've got a few already but i'll try to make another soon.

[@renanqs]

my pain shoulder is at the end of the push press movement... when my arms r at full extension.. this exercices would work for me?

[@gotchaboii8499]

Are cuban presses a good exercise for rehab of this same issue? Pls do give your opinion

[@fatihyuksel7843]

Hello mr.aaron, I’m sorry, I couldn’t find it on your website. How many days a week can I do rehabilitation exercises? (Example d2 flexion)

[@May-qb3vx]

I get mid back pain when I do those. Regardless how hard I brace my core my back still hurts right between my shoulder blades along my spine

[@freddiesmash]

Im having posterior shoulder impingement, can i use this exercises to fix it? Thanks..

[@Multifidi20]

How much research is out there on earthquake bar type training for rehab? Is it just a gimmick?

[@SquatUniversity]

Definitely not a gimmick - theres a few studies out too! Here's one: web.archive.org/web/20170922033826id_/ssr-eus-go-csi.cloudapp.net/v1/assets?wkmrid=JOURNAL%2Fjscr%2Fbeta%2F00124278-201705000-00006%2Froot%2Fv%2F2017-05-04T193248Z%2Fr%2Fapplication-pdf

[@tankconnors7323]

Instead of bands..can we use a cable machine...super light?

[@babor_]

This works and i tried today at the gym 🏋️‍♂️

[@jptap1921]

Thank you for the video. Any suggestions for occasional popping and tightness? Specially for side sleepers?

[@parishparsa]

I get pain in top of shoulder when incline press ( bar) ,,,but no problem military press ( bar ). Any guess ?

[@bj12288]

Would you be able to do a video like this but for the bench press?

[@seifseif9492]

I have been when I do side raises. Especially when I rotate my shoulder during my lateral raises, is there a fix?. Thanks for trying to help as much as you can.

[@christinefrano5451]

I find the back of my lat/rhomboid pain with presses. Advice?

[@COARIS]

I have a question: My shoulder hurts at the bottom 1/5 to the 2/5 of both the Bench Press and Shoulder Press. The rest of the ROM are fine. The pain feels superficial, it’s not RC related. I’ve also had an Ultrasound and the tendons - Bicep etc… are fine. The capsule integrity is also sound. Does anyone know what could be causing the pain? It also appears to worsen in Winter. Thank you.

[@mihalykovacs4539]

Hi! Did u get an answer for your probelm? I have the sams problem , can only OHP with dumbell but can't with barbell. Had 2 MRI but no problem has been shown, doctors are only guessing that I maybe have a labral lesion. Really frustrating

[@COARIS]

@@mihalykovacs4539 I hear you. I never had a chance to go see him because my daughter went on school holidays then life etc. I started training again a week ago (my summer) and it’s fine like nothing happened. If I get to the guy I was supposed to see I’ll send you feedback. Cheers.

[@ivandsouza5034]

Good information God bless ❤️

[@OneManStartup]

It seems I have a problem with OHP & Pec minor it worsens thoracic outlet syndrome, I don't know what to do

[@orkideh6833]

I have knee pain for 7 years...mri and radiology showed noting..but i have knee pain and i can't do lunges or squat....any time i do lunges, my back knee don't bend and my waist tend to forward.....what's my problem?help me

[@Marco-pf3te]

Would this be a good way to get back into pressing after shoulder dislocation? (mine luckily didn't pop out all the way)

[@RavensRunning]

What about under the shoulder blade when you have a knot that won't go away?

[@jayw2798]

How do I get in contact with you? I been trying for months and can’t get a hold of you man

[@dogetastisch9038]

Migfht be a dumb question, but are the exercises also useful for prehab?

[@SquatUniversity]

Yes they can be! I love the instability exercises I showed later in this video for just that

[@DamienMottershead-kl2ei]

My shoulder pain is not severe I can still press but definitely feel a little pain when doing so. How would I apply the tips from this video? Before every shoulder workout just doing the step by step? Not doing shoulders at all until pain free? What would the recommendation be. I’m an amateur bodybuilder 5’11 200 pounds training shoulders usually twice a week

[@diesp1551]

After press exercises my shoulder present a great trigger point in the subscapular muscle. Is correlate with a limit in external rotation? thank you, great content!

[@stluciestrength]

Good video. My biggest pain is pain in the anterior left deltoid. It’s like a pinch that can block me from pressing or even some of the physical therapy exercises like Y. Any ideas? Thanks

[@MarcusX01]

Serratus anterior do scap pull ups

[@detelina9365]

How long is the rehab?

[@ConstructiveMinds100]

Is some stretching missing?

[@SuperDayv]

If I don’t have a kettlebell could I make a fist and put a 10 lb plate on it?

[@CharlestonTracy]

That upside down kettlebell scares me.

[@smolboyi]

How does Lu Xiaojun work?

[@tymoteuszr3518]

Will U do the same with bench press?

[@SquatUniversity]

Yes!

[@bj12288]

@@SquatUniversity please i need to know why i always injure my shoulder when bench pressing

[@bj12288]

@@SquatUniversity please i need to know why i always injure my shoulder when bench pressing

[@nickdanne7270]

His elbow is is not externally rotated?

[@nahu7855]

Necesitamos doblaje al español de estos vídeos, like atlean x spanish

[@nahu7855]

Es decir, no alcanza con subtítulos porque es importante mirar las posturas mientras se escucha

[@Erik-m4c]

Stopped over head pressing… keeps messing up my neck / shoulder.

[@BH_Restorative_fitness]

Those upside down kettlebell carry’s are so difficult

[@SquatUniversity]

Very

[@sapitos4]

Why the fk did the camera man moved all the way away -at 1:14 - from the skeleton? We didn't get to see anything and learned nothing thanks to the fk camera man. Why are all sport camera men so intent on filming the instructor talking and not filming the whole body to see how the different parts are positioned from different angles? If talking about legs and calf, they film from the hip up. Infuriating.

[@Mike_mma_105]

🆗️🆗️🆗️🆗️

[@owenmilberry682]

FIRST!

[@SquatUniversity]

Thanks for checking out today's video!

[@davidbeiler6364]

would this help with over head squats? i dont have any pain with either, but cant really overhead squat