Fix Your Shoulder Pain (BENCH PRESS!)

[@athleanx]

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[@adamazawi1691]

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

[@dr.inkwell1070]

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.

[@金亚-d4i]

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!

[@brucejrfreeman7844]

You fucking rule Jeff.

[@jordanwalsh8171]

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 💪

[@fatnaken]

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.

[@masonwilliford6663]

Which advice piece did you take and what was your problem?

[@jidey0]

@Kislay Beri haha 😂

[@PittsburghSonido]

@Kislay Beri Athlean bot

[@4455-d6w]

@Kislay Beri why would he lie lol

[@chrisrowan1016]

@@masonwilliford6663 I can't speak for fatnaken, but I'm also in my 40s and dealing with shoulder pain during my bench. My problem is labrum/bicep tendons, and reducing my range of motion absolutely helps. I'm not doing floor press dumbell press, because I don't have heavy enough dumbells, but simply shaving an inch of my ROM (on the bottom) works wonders.

[@moroteseoinage]

Please never delete your videos. Your KZbin 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.

[@datpspguy]

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.

[@MrFaysalr]

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

[@yohaijohn]

Priceless? Isnt it like 300$?

[@citywok9579]

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

[@beebs_magoo]

@@citywok9579 iM pAyInG InTeRnEt/PhOnE bIlL Also, Jeff uses ads so you don't have to pay to watch these KZbin videos...

[@tiredrummertube]

Just cannot believe how clear the statements and demo's were. I have rotator impingement but strenghthening mucslesor this

[@citywok9579]

Z5227721790786 i am grateful, but to say that jeff isn’t getting anything out of his videos is false

[@ThEG933]

who else actually suffering from shoulder pain after a chest day

[@rubengutierrez19]

ThEG933 me especially on the first rep even lightweight

[@bard1250]

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

[@gung5606]

ThEG933 yo bro , dont train your chest anymore, train more you back

[@gung5606]

ThEG933 your shoulders stance is too forward , train your back till your shoulders come back at a good spot

[@BoostFreaks]

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.

[@smashweights]

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.

[@brucejrfreeman7844]

This guy is saving lives. Give this man a medal

[@mr.timjohnston546]

give him a shirt

[@afonsodeportugal]

@@mr.timjohnston546 No! We love to look at his muscles!

[@bladezplays612]

Tim Johnston yo

[@matsuwd-emethdaath4002]

@@mr.timjohnston546 nope...without the shirt gives us a LIVE visual of the muscles in action from an anatomical standpoint

[@mattie9481]

Afonso de Portugal no homo??

[@flynnrider2401]

One year of pain gone because of a 14 min video. God bless you Jeff

[@BobanitoBandito]

Do you know wich problem specificly it was of you?

[@dirtychivo]

His best video. Bursitis all day. Gotten so much better 👌

[@carlw]

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.

[@DarthTalon66]

@@carlw bad dr

[@iconCinematics]

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!

[@ABHIsaysHey]

This guy is single handedly ruling the fitness world on KZbin. Helping us avoid injuries and train whichever way we like; and all this for free. Really thankful to KZbin and Jeff.

[@jongray9342]

56 yrs old back in the gym solid info on joints thumbs up thanks for your time

[@abhijeetghosh9800]

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

[@dionysosalters2297]

Do band pullaparts

[@Insp.CountMortisWinshipKlaw]

Use swiss bar, solved it for me

[@tumbi97]

This guy is prophetic ...i was literally going through this yesterday

[@mash8349]

THANK YOU! Im 18 and been having weird shoulder pain recently while benching and shoulder press

[@ParthSareen]

I just hear noises loool

[@mash8349]

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

[@alonzowallace6649]

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.

[@swapnilm9774]

315 for 8 reps? How long did it take you to get to that stats?

[@sonofed3907]

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.

[@misterkeys2893]

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!

[@ardaoender]

According to what i understand from the video, the movement that causes that pain is 8:10.

[@LizardBoy2211]

Did it get better? I've been in pain, sometimes increasing and some times decreasing for two weeks

[@MikeKruizenga]

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.

[@rynelacosta8262]

God bless you Jeff! What a very generous man!

[@stevemacinnis2367]

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

[@Rayh423]

Six years later and this video and information still revenant today and very helpful for someone like me with shoulder issues. Thank you, Jeff.

[@greyfoxninja1239]

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.

[@leonflaithiuil6596]

Qarnayn _ do you mind me asking where you were feeling pain and what tip you mainly incorporated to fix it?

[@dcafboxingnoob7445]

@@leonflaithiuil6596 Watch the video and learn my friend

[@leonflaithiuil6596]

DCAFBoxingNoob i watched the whole thing but I’m asking specifically which ones he focused on

[@gabrielgomez-finess5668]

Qarnayn _ I would like to know what did you do that your shoulder healed. I need help my friend please help

[@strong_cyborg.9853]

@@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.

[@haunguyenhuu999]

Update6 months and I'm still loving this bench. kzbin.infoUgkxo_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.

[@Evo4Emperor]

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!

[@ToddClattenburg]

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.

[@wasteddude]

Glad to hear you're doing better, brother.

[@cooldude117007]

Literally what I needed after hurting my shoulder today. Jeff is our guardian angel

[@BE-REAL-ALWAYS]

I'm suffering from shoulder injury for more than a week now and I have searched for over 50 odd videos to understand and get remedy for my injury. Believe me guys you won't find a better video than this explaining in detail on what one might be exactly suffering from and what exactly one needs to do to get over it. Well done friend, great job...this video will definitely help a lot of people....👍🏼✌🏼

[@YLegalRacing]

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.

[@MatiasStrengthCoach]

Very informative video Jeff! The shoulder is such a complex joint and we have to really take care of it, train safely!

[@maxmaxiz6603]

Performance Fitness hey dude go fish somewhere else

[@Clickum]

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.

[@MatiasStrengthCoach]

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 ;)

[@reddevilnl3932]

This series is exactly what I need. Can’t believe this is free. Legend.

[@brendanhernandez7995]

I just want my shoulders to heal. I miss lifting :(

[@andrewazouz3654]

Brendan Hernandez same. What did you end up doing?

[@VictorHugo-vk8fb]

Wachalo Me

[@greatove]

How long took the heal

[@Fastloaderstocks]

@@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.

[@swordfish80709]

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 .

[@Bust4]

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 KZbin channel like his not just in the ‘workout’ department, I mean in general as well.

[@judichristopher4604]

I am a Reflexologist in a GYM with many Body Builders... and see this problems daily... This video helped me so much... Great Information!!!

[@JackgarPrime]

Have you used the info from this video in your job since this comment?

[@jimday9720]

I love how he simplifies everything

[@PABrown-be8ip]

Absolute clearest explanation and options and solutions that I’ve seen-and I’ve been searching a lot.

[@datn1ggaa.400]

Jeff stay spreading that knowledge 🙏🏽

[@SillyTubereal]

Burlyhead #3 You should get some grammar classes. Because you need some knowledge.

[@datn1ggaa.400]

SillyTube naw you mad cuz no one watches your shit content foh.

[@SillyTubereal]

Burlyhead #3 I got 6k+ subscribers, and you got only 1.

[@datn1ggaa.400]

SillyTube You post videos for a living with your lame ass and I don't... stfu your prob fat go outside.

[@DUTCHMASTER67]

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!

[@robertstrada2456]

How are things going with that I'm having problems there too

[@Youtube..Enjoyer]

I'm wondering isnt doing floor press the same as doing bench press but not going as deep?

[@kevinkestler4375]

Once again, no surprise, one of the best short vids on the mechanics of a muscle joint interaction. After watching dozens of PT vids on shoulder pain, this vid is giving me a deeper look into opening up the joint and pushing through the discomfort with some weight in good position and safely. Thank you Jeff!

[@jhayrpagkalinawan8621]

Raymond has more gains than me.

[@lowlowseesee]

not for long yo....you will be on your way soon

[@SteelBlueVision]

Yes, but Jeff has less body fat than Raymond!

[@CrayonsYummyYummy]

+Scar Lett When a joke flies right over your head...

[@SP-xw3et]

🫠

[@fg_arnold]

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.

[@PABrown-be8ip]

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.

[@happyjunki3]

So much more help than my physical therapist and doctor combined. THANK YOU

[@joechildress5399]

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!!

[@casacambio8382]

Keep it up

[@kojack635]

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

[@Terminxman]

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

[@JonathanDLynch]

Does Jeff have haters? Can’t be too many.

[@caloreen1992]

@@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.

[@DanBeamZ]

Definitely one of the best channels I've ever watched for taking care of the body!

[@philipholman1713]

Subscribed. This is my favorite channel. All the bro science out the window. Real talk real demos

[@mrb_baramirai]

Waiting for the marker and skeleton account comment. Jeff used both of them in this vid.

[@D4ng404]

Barami Yodkhampa Same

[@Kharock]

We have Jesse's gummy bears for now.

[@jessesmarker9960]

I was working out. Gotta make sure my tip is looking cut.

[@KryptonKr]

Jeff Cavaliere's Marker yeah working out your "tip"

[@boholaesthetic3416]

yah, I actually expect when I scroll down the comment Jeff muscle marker comment would be on top

[@everydaylifeisgood]

this video is sooo helpful is diagnosing my shoulder pain ive had for years.

[@mikryan123]

You just showed me more about my shoulder pain than 3 years at my doctor did

[@jaya.2424]

Jeff, please demonstrate the Overhead press.

[@chieflief4813]

Jay A. He has

[@MunchNCrunch1]

I think he did a video telling people not to do that exercise.

[@chieflief4813]

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

[@SteelBlueVision]

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.

[@damiansconberg4715]

MunchNCrunch1 behind the head is what he said you shouldn't do

[@rockypulsinelli4176]

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.

[@danielesteves3435]

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

[@mgambero1]

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!

[@jimford1524]

Everyone has experienced shoulder pain. This is his most informative & helpful videos.

[@soccerandhockey27]

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!

[@supakoopa8233]

Do you ever just wish Jeff was your dad? To give you an incredibly jacked shoulder to cry on when you need it? Only me? Okay

[@TOOSLOWFLASH]

Supa Koopa bruh

[@Victor15P]

Supa Koopa yeah no you're on your own on that one

[@eddieochoa8058]

Supa Koopa .... u da first to make me laugh today man. kik ass!

[@andrejmaster7172]

ZAHIDEE9 you are not alone

[@CullensArtBox]

Ha ha ha

[@CdrFlashback]

You are an absolute godsend. I am 76 years old, had recent rotator cuff repair (4 separate surgeries). When I was in my late 20s I was an avid muscle building type at about 185#. I am now only 155# (at 5'8") and trying to regain some strength and body mass. All of your videos are instructive in the RIGHT way to excersize for gain,but THIS one will really help me to keep from causing more shoulder pain. Thank you very much.

[@frankrosemond3073]

Thank you, Jeff, for breaking down shoulder pain in simple terms.

[@jimmytmccabe]

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.

[@ew2295]

Best and most complete advice I’ve seen on these issues. Truly outstanding videos

[@3d_printer_go_brrrrr]

Jeff please do the warm-up video.. please please please!!!

[@MatrixAngel-xt6nl]

He already did

[@fernandoaugustoferreiragom3275]

Man, 10 years of pain on my shouders. Now, here, a understand what type and why a have this pain. THANK YOU.

[@kenpaeth199]

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!!

[@aaronneil780]

Jeff! Save me from my AC Joint injury!

[@hugopereira6474]

With out any doubt, the best channel on KZbin regarding the subject. May this channel prosper. big thanks man

[@stephenbouchelle7706]

This is the most useful of the several videos I’ve watched on this topic. Most only discuss impingement.

[@thatnewfisher9546]

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.

[@advaitgogte6385]

Ohh that's bad! How's your shoulder now? Can you still bench?

[@zgjfinance2796]

Yah I have lifelong kidney issues from ‘pushing myself’ because of someone telling me to. Never risk your health

[@---xi7ev]

i think i’ve torn mine😡

[@marklnj7224]

Jeff, you just saved what's left of my shoulders. I wish I saw this video when I was younger. Thank you!

[@skrimph]

Mark Lim same!

[@johnnutt1323]

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.

[@ericnephew7533]

John Nutt did you still train your chest or did you go lighter on chest and heavy with back

[@johnnutt1323]

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.

[@nameofdane]

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.

[@LifeSavingDefense]

Landed on my shoulder 2yrs ago doing a so called Hondo roll. VA useless so no MRI or treatment and I really don’t know exactly what was hurt. Pain is now primarily where you say supraspinatus is. Your videos have taught me more in a few weeks and pain is less. Thank you

[@rickyharter8188]

09:46 only Jeff Cavalier can make up a word, 'un-hammer curl' and it still be legit! Love this guys stuff; so helpful!

[@Illusion_effect]

Only you can makr up a word 'still be legit'

[@Illusion_effect]

hahaha xd

[@JasonVorce]

I would remind everyone that ALL words are made up. Just saying

[@Kennbrooks]

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

[@ElCarboon]

Any update?

[@mrmagoo4304]

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.

[@shuntarofurukawa4807]

I don't even need to pray to get the lords help, when Jeff just blesses me with what I need exactly!

[@TheZeek011]

you will understand

[@sonofed3907]

Jeff gives you the Info and Jesus will keep you safe!

[@lowlowseesee]

ahahah jesus aint doing shit ahahah corny ass fairy tales

[@3dstaco]

Tatsumi Kimishima Smash bros better show up in tomorrow's direct.

[@HighAceKiller]

lowlowseesee prove it

[@mlpreiss]

I wish I could like this video multiple times. What a great reference video!

[@riandrew8447]

Thanks to these videos I'm finally seeing growth out of my shoulder's and less pain in my right shoulder. This information is priceless

[@snes09]

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

[@chaoticchargewars]

Thank you. Im in my teen years and I was having this problem for a while. My right side is completely torn and its great to ease the pain

[@clarkkent1942]

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.

[@liftingforapocalypse2129]

Ive been having a very bad shoulder pain for almost 2 weeks and I'll give this video a try ill update tomarrow

[@abdullahvic1220]

So?

[@liftingforapocalypse2129]

@@abdullahvic1220 Switching to dumbells for a week and using ice compress twice a day and massaging helped me recover in a week and a few deys but I still have to be careful

[@liftingforapocalypse2129]

@@haneyfarhoud8046 ^

[@alexlopez1631]

How'd it go?

[@liftingforapocalypse2129]

@@alexlopez1631 i am recovered now. I dont remember this video exactly but you should do band facepulls(light, high reps) everyday and do same volume pushing as pulling(bench=row, ohp=pullup etc)

[@Walter940505]

Fix wrist pain next please

[@Walter940505]

I tried the method Jeff preaches (wrapping fingers on the other hand then twist) but I still feel it.

[@Handeee805]

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

[@Walter940505]

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!

[@jtsavor5649]

I know this is an old post but I just had to give you a shout out of thanks. Im a 40yo powerlifter no longer competing but still very active in the game, may compete again some day in a seniors event. Hate saying and admitting that, seniors!! I've totalled over 1500 with a bench PR of 535lbs raw. I have been very fortunate that I never dealt with major injury. Nothing outside of tendonitis while I was competing. Now I'm older and the injuries at beginning to stack. I am already aware of these tips and techniques but I never had to learn the correlation between them and injury. I just did what my program called for and my coach said. Never needing to learn origin of injury and how to train around and thru them. So this video gave me that information and I am very appreciative!!! Thanks for the really great information in a very absorbable format.

[@Loz800]

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.

[@oudguitar]

This is exactly the info i wish i had 2 years ago, thanks so much for this info! Super helpful!

[@subhashisbhowmik7]

Floor press , externally rotated dumbell chest press, bench press or chest press with lowered traps and externally rotated and down shoulders thank you Jeff

[@jevongrinner6396]

Amazing brother you've saved my shoulder!! Thank you

[@bent_life9865]

Thanks so much for this one. Been having AC issues for a while and looking for a safe work around!!

[@mrnhaq]

He is absolutely right on everything he said. I have been working out for 5 months and had that pain since. I followed his technique and got rid of pain in a week.

[@angelone1839]

What exactly did you do. I was doing incline chest press with freeweights today and have bad pain in my back shoulder.

[@issykali_inc]

JEFF please do a muscle imbalance video again!!

[@ivantsoi17]

kaligisee agree , i only do bodyweight workout , and my right lat is bigger than my left lat😢

[@reynbear1]

I believe Jeff has at least one video in the archives that talks about imbalance.

[@ocara50000]

Especially after watching Eric bugenhagen channel Lmao

[@samt1903]

Tsoi Hung Man it could be the way your body is built.

[@nsq2487]

Tsoi Hung Man All the muscles on my right side are bigger than on my left

[@iwantlee9510]

I trained chest this morning. Every single exercise I did felt bad in my shoulder. The only thing I can do completely without any pain is push-ups, but I don't do push-ups. I'll give DB floor press a go. I'll do only floor press and push-ups the coming month, along with some rotator cuff exercises, and see if the pain goes away.

[@user-gi6zj8um6t]

And did you notice any difference? Planning on joining a gym again, but I'm a little hesitant due to my history of shoulder issues. Jeff gives me hope though lol

[@j.v.1166]

Well said.helped me out alot.i stopped for years because of discomfort on shoulder.now I can comfortably bench press slowly again 👍.God bless.thanks for the help.

[@thebutcher5032]

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.

[@01Altezza2jz]

The Butcher only Couple Hundred Bucks? Damn What Insurance Do U Have?

[@thebutcher5032]

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.

[@fleecemaster]

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.

[@jb7422]

“REAL TALK” Wisdom. Thank U

[@kevinbarnett2355]

im 58 and having the issues described, I'm off to try these adjustments and get back to you, thanks Jeff

[@jakesparrow5716]

I think you might have just pin pointed exactly how I've picked up my AC injury and how to combat it. 💪

[@keatsflores5247]

"The labrum, which is something I've.... 'delt'.... with." ;]

[@abekor70]

I'm dealing with it too:( it sucks sooo much

[@leonardirving2665]

me too!

[@abekor70]

what are your symptoms like? i havent had an mri but my problems have never went away for a year now and ive went to physio and chiro for it.... made no difference tbh

[@TheGlobalPulse]

Good catch! hahaha

[@aaronmauer7225]

This is the issue I have. Sucks that he says it never really goes away.

[@ArizonaIrish]

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.

[@markcasillas7592]

Thanks Jeff. This is exactly what I needed! Love your stuff!

[@shadowsalamanderful]

Mate your a legend. I broke my collar bone and I was still having ac joint pain. This video is so succinct and covers so much. Really helped me to work through it

[@albertotorres5215]

I love you man, multiple sessions with physio and traumatologist and none of the exercises or explanations have understood my problem or made such sense as yours. Cant wait to get back to the gym and try this. Mine is both an acromion inflammation and tendonitis

[@nicoperezgalli984]

Awesome as always jeff! Could you do a video on how to squat after popping a knee out?