Shoulder Press Solution - STOP Shoulder Pressing Pain NOW!

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Overhead shoulder pressing, either with a barbell or dumbbells, is one of the most effective yet potentially harmful exercises you can do...especially if you already have shoulder joint or impingement pain. That is...unless...you know how to modify the shoulder press to eliminate the aggravating part of the exercise.
In this video I'm going to show you how you can modify the classic dumbbell shoulder press to still get the amazing shoulder muscle building benefits of the exercise without the discomfort that can come from having your elbows pointing out to your sides. Before you think that you will be sacrificing the amount of weight that you can lift on this shoulder exercise with the tweak I'm going to show you, make sure you watch the end of the video and I'll show you how to instantly overload your shoulder muscles (without aggravating the joints) with the single arm press variation.
If you look at the normal anatomy of the shoulder, and the glenohumeral joint in particular, you notice that the natural angle of the glenoid fossa is slightly forward. This means that when you perform overhead shoulder pressing with your elbows straight out to your side that you're going against the anatomy and causing potential for structural damage.
By making the adaptation shown in this workout video, you'll see not only how but why making this shoulder overhead pressing switch can very well be the solution you've been waiting for to get your shoulder bigger without damaging your joints in the process.
That said, if you feel that you've been looking for a complete solution to getting bigger and more developed muscles without the breakdown that comes from lifting too heavy or at the wrong time with the wrong program, then you should definitely check out the physical therapist created ATHLEAN-X program by Jeff Cavaliere. From the trainer to some of the world's most elite athletes to you...the ATHLEAN-X program is now available at athleanx.com

[@frankaton]

my left shoulder is MESSED up, so ive been struggling with most overhead movements, so I gave this a go a few weeks ago, and I can assure anyone who has problems with delt pressing movements, this exercise will breath new life into your training, such a simple variation to set up but a VERY good alternative, thanks Jeff.

[@plockacherrys5765]

The Viking press ?

[@alexanderangelkov6338]

Thanks man thats what i have been looking for

[@nuk3407]

@@alexanderangelkov6338 My left just got tore today, f my life

[@jinitm5197]

Can you suggest how you do bench press along with the shoulder problem?

[@EconomicBearish]

@@jinitm5197 push ups, and always neutral grip machines or db press.

[@christianmacintyre5453]

First, Jeff teaches me key exercises to maximize the potential of my gains Second, Jeff teaches me key components within these excercises to push myself further Third, Jeff teaches me bad excercises to avoid in order to remain consistent and healthy And lastly, when my dumb self hurts his shoulder, Jeff has the facts and he has my back. Well, he has my shoulder. He's going to keep me in the gym to work around this injury like it never happened, thank you Jeff Cavalier, you have litteraly saved my life and you've helped me correct so many flaws in my previous work outs before I began watching your channel

[@legendarylifts8836]

this guy is amazing really knows his stuff , this helped tremendously as i have shoulder problems! thank you man!

[@MatthewEubanksTheFREAKshow]

great info! I suffer with a bad left shoulder. This movement helps a lot, builds muscle just like the overhead press but no pain at all.

[@amokranechentir4172]

Excellent and legit advices. Rule of thumb if you have had any shoulder injuries before, always have your elbows at sight when performing overhead or chest press exercises. Never let your arms go too far behind your shoulders.

[@PatriciaFerenz]

I have watched several of your videos on form and everything you have shared has worked for me! A 50 year old woman getting back into shape with some joint hypermobility issues. I'm so happy that I have found these videos! Thank you!

[@kurtheitman552]

Thanks Jeff. I have a 3/4 torn supraspinatus tendon and I did these yesterday. I now consult your videos for every exercise so I can minimize my chances of getting injured, or aggravating any.

[@JoeDaFivefoota]

Watching this one day after my shoulder day and I have bicipital tendinitis flared up since yesterday! Rehabbing this now and feeling 50% better so I'm sure it us not a more serious injury. Thanks Jeff will modify my OHP with this! You're the best. I'm a PA with ortho experience and I gotta say, your channel is the best especially from a biomechanics and physiological standpoint!

[@cg2860]

great workout. been suffering with shoulder pain for years from military press

[@Sharanza]

Jeff you're a true inspiration, over the last 6 weeks i've been healing up a shoulder injury on my rotator cuff and I think this is a really clever exercise for me to ease my way back into things as I still have a bit of discomfort, I always watch your videos for expert advice and unique workouts that help improve on old ones, thanks alot man keep it coming!

[@arnab1978]

Wow, love it , thanks Jeff. I injured my wrist which has severely impacted my ability to do any upper body exercises. Currently not able to do overhead press and the bench press , but looks like this can be a good alternative workout...

[@XploreAz]

Thanks Jeff. This really took all of my shoulder pain away. I've had pain in my left shoulder for the past 2 years when I do overhead shoulder presses and this really eliminated all of the pain.

[@chaselong9]

9 years later and a regular viewer of your new videos, finding this hidden gem is definitely going to help my shoulders. Thank you

[@fourseasons2349]

Thank you...moving the dumbell forward at a 45 degree to the chest made a world of difference...I screwed up the right shoulder some time ago and lost the ability to lift anywhere near the amount of the left shoulder...not there yet but it's coming along.

[@MrCOMPLICATEDFUN]

Best fitness channel on KZbin thankyou so much I'm facing shoulder issues currently and this will really help :)

[@I-Sharted1]

You tips are saving my shoulders. Thanks

[@Lokkodog]

awesome this has helped so much as i have a slight rotator cuff injury THANK YOU !!!

[@dominicgreco6938]

Great again. I'll definitely try this next time. Thanks!

[@Colinvdw1976]

Love your great tweaks and variations man you impress me so much !!

[@ikust007]

excellent. i do have the same injury. will try this today. thank you

[@mariahetszaz8567]

I love you Jeff! I tried to do shoulder press yesterday (I dislocated my shoulder 1,5 months ago) and I had to stop, cause it hurt. I tried this way a minute ago and I could do it without pain (same weight used as yesterday). Thank you.

[@legotech7]

This looks like a good variation I will try,since I have a bit of pain in my left shoulder. Thank you.......

[@EmilFrick]

WOW. thanks... I have allways felt discomfort in my shoulders with over head presses and felt if I load too much weight, I'll get an injury! I can allready tell that this exercise will take away alot of this hesitation and probably I'll get a better overload. Thanks for saving our joints for free.

[@chikay10]

awesome tip brother cant say how much this helped me tyvm

[@mtjohnson65]

Thanks, my shoulders are banged up from all types of injuries. I am looking forward to incorporating into my workout tonight.

[@gregorybuttari849]

I tell everyone about you .. your information has helped and humbled me Jeff thank you and GOD BLESS.

[@SteelSlugProductions]

Great video Jeff! I have a pretty bum right shoulder from years of sports and am ALWAYS up for anything that helps me continue to work out and not re-break myself in the process. Early on I didn't have the good advice on form and training that I do now, and boy am I paying for it. Your videos really help guys like me continue to work out and not subside to a poor physique due to old injury limitations. Thank you!!! P.S. - I REALLY love the new skeleton videos, where you are able to show exactly where impingement can happen and why! Those have helped me tremendously!!! So logical. Please please please keep them coming! Thanks again.

[@timbuck8584]

Woah dude, get your hands out of those toasters. Don't you know how dangerous that is?

[@Mannyiwlf]

Tim Buck LOL

[@Loyal2law]

Relax. They're not plugged in. Besides, he removed the cords before using them, so they're totally safe.

[@yueldm]

Yeah. Your videos, especially this one, the other shoulder workout video and the 4mins of hello really took me out of my plateau! Thanks a lot!

[@CBRRiderF4]

Thx for this video, my shoulder is already feeling better.

[@pnine23]

Loved this tip. Used it and shoulder feels so much better this way

[@nexed14]

Jeff, I had a Grade III AC Separation about 8 weeks ago, I've been mentally killing myself, thinking of the worst for when I finally get back into the gym. Can't even describe how much hope this ONE video gave me. As always, THANKS!!

[@thtjuanguy]

i was having some shoulder pain on my shoulders so i am looking forward to this!

[@khaderomar1973]

excellent exercise, definitely going to try it on my next shoulder workout.

[@gevitz77]

Fantastic advice. My right shoulder has that issue - the feeling like it's going to pop or separate with the overhead presses. Will try this for sure.

[@Jim51964]

Thanks for the tip. OHP causes pain in my left shoulder that lasts for days. I have been avoiding this exercise. I am going to try this and see how it goes. Thanks for all the info and keep them coming!

[@MrStr8shooter]

great idea I have done this exercise in the past and forgot about this I have a bad right shoulder and I think I will try doing this thanks for the great advice

[@teamsters3967]

Thanks for the help

[@Python0077]

You jeff couldn't have picked a better week to post this, just tried it today, and loved it 👍

[@cyp13]

Great idea to work around the pain, thanks!!!!!

[@benderfry9284]

I working shoulders now and normal shoulder press was killing on the left side. Used this exercise as a alternative and it works great.

[@stevedeweysmith]

great tips. Thanks.

[@Andi0012345]

this is GREAT material !!!! Thanks for the video

[@jaysimmons2428]

This is exactly my issue , trying this today buddy , Thank you !

[@davidjkelly1971]

Great Video ! Thanks

[@laubungalow1]

Thanks a lot Jeff, you seem to always be hitting the key areas which are on my mind. Great video! Thanks from Scotland.

[@trueLuminus]

Yes! I was having this same problem. Thanks!

[@daisyguzman9259]

Great tips, thanx

[@jameshendricksjr]

I did this today and what a HUGE difference it makes ! The whole move feels so much better than the old style shoulder press, and I highly recommend anyone to try it out. At the very worst, do like Jeff says and move your elbows in with dumb bells--I can get a very good overload using 40s and 45s that way !

[@ankurchaudhari3609]

Your videos are awesome, and really motivate me to keep pushing. Just wanted to say thanks for doing such an amazing job!!

[@icxrays]

awesome video!! thanks for posting!!

[@kalania14]

Always excellent recommendations...and your approach to working around painful joint areas without sacrificing workout results for us "slightly banged up older guys whose younger glory days existly mostly in our heads and at the dinner table with our young kids" are greatly appreciated.

[@ClymenusKing]

Thanks for the video Jeff !!!

[@robertneil536]

Fantastic recommendations! Thanks!

[@menza2253]

Thanks for this.

[@cocacolaskater12]

I really appreciate your videos like this. Coming from someone who plays a lot of different sports I really like exercises that aren't going to cause pain or hinder my playing on the field if I hit them hard. Shoulders are used in many many different sports and I want to keep them as healthy as possible.

[@rossianmitchell]

Great video Jeff yer I have bad shoulders unable to do shoulder press's will try that shoulder exercise cheers.

[@stevenzak199]

Jeff, your good ideas always inspire me to think of variations that might work with what equipment I happen to have. Echoing your idea of both hands on a single bar, I tried this using both hands on a single dumbell and it worked reasonably well, the only limitation being that the dumbell was a Bowflex, which only goes up to 52.5 lbs. When using a pair, I think I've always instinctively pulled my elbows in a bit for more comfort, though I'm grateful to now be consciously aware of the benefit.

[@steelbender58]

Great stuff jeff

[@AlmightyChristJesus]

Thank you thank you thank you! Randomly found this video, and so glad I did. My Right shoulder is pretty bad, but I've been putting up with the pain while pressing. This feels so much more comfortable.

[@tankemall]

Thank you SO MUCH! The only bad injuries I have ever had have been my shoulders. My sockets pop every time I do arm circles, but there is no pain. I know they are weak, so I try to be careful. Thank you for showing me a great way to do an exercise that hurt before!

[@Mikepal1900]

Thanks I will give this a try. I have a pain in the right shoulder when I am doing the overhead presses

[@TheGareth77]

It’s like these videos were designed for me. Thanks Jeff

[@SimonWilson001]

I have serious shoulder problems, i have tried a few of the advice given and i feel pretty good. Had surgery 4 months ago, going to try put these more into practise and hopefully get back to it

[@kavanjackman1298]

Very helpful video. I was doing shoulder presses with my elbows in line with my shoulders and pressing and feeling pain in my left shoulder joint. Will definitely put my elbows in front and press or the Olympic bar press

[@keonclark4172]

Been having the same problem, thanks brah.

[@brandontackett9127]

this is actually a great video....I will have to try these techniques!

[@Khalid_Sbawi]

OMG Thank you man... You really helped me.. I have a light Shoulder injury and i was scared from Shoulder presses... But this exercise helped me alot to avoid the pain, Thank you mr caveliere

[@Boltron23]

Get a chair and sit down when you do these. Way better on your back

[@keur2454]

Nick Pierik Still hurts even if I sit...

[@dr.jomik.oommen4954]

This made my shoulder pain go away! And yes, this exercise is actually much better for developing anterior deltoid. Thank you

[@olivierbarthe8441]

My right shoulder is fucked and I was desperate to find some exercise I could do, this one and especially the one hand version seems great, tried it today and really felt good. Thanks a lot

[@umarsyed7538]

Jeff never ceases to amaze.

[@alucardvred]

Honestly your videos are the only ones I really watch for exercises cause they are usually different and prevents injury

[@marco.pereira]

Cool thanks for this tip. My left shoulder makes a popping sound, does not hurt but from my research it could turn into an Injury soon. Doing the overhead press this way doesn't crack. Thank you.

[@John-hl6er]

Works! Nice one, thanks 👍

[@JustinCreswell]

Thanks Jeff. After two surgeries for labral issues and arthritis, this really helps.

[@PeterPalDesign]

thanx for the tip.

[@karlblanco1742]

Tnx Dude.... I also feel my right shoulder get snap everytime i do dumbell press.... This workout is good for me...

[@jamesyoder8312]

I am a Pro Dancer. I have to have a great press. I have had operations on both shoulders. Your way of exercising has saved me a lot of grief. Thank you so much !

[@ThePsalant]

Great stuff , thank you!

[@nycyclist4154]

Watch a lot of your videos and they're very helpful, thanks. I have e really bad shoulder I fallen down the stairs and made it worse.

[@xyrodrox8869]

How are you Now Bro ?!

[@Ben762x51]

Great video. I also have that where my clavicle (I assume) shows on my (right) shoulder. I figured it was from when I broke my clavicle, but I was never sure. Thanks for the new exercise in my routine. It's taken a LONG time to "fix" my injury, and it's great to discover exercises that I can do without risking more damage.

[@matthiascuyvers9580]

great vid, thank you very much!

[@TheFunnyJohn]

thank you for this, i hipe it works. when i do overhand press my right front shoulder starts to hurt then i feel the same pain when benching incline. i hope this fix my shoulder prob

[@josefrancisco6969]

Great idea, thanks !!

[@scalpingfxnet3050]

Awesome tips !

[@RemcoBravenboer]

Amazing exercise. Cannot OHP because of postural issues and this is a pain free killer exercise

[@xIxDEADnGONExIx]

u r doin' a great job there mister

[@zygmuntbiela234]

That si a great replacement for a overhead pressing. I have a left shoulder pain so I tried this exercise. I didnt feel discomfort anymore. If you are a tall person it's better to do this alternative exericse while kneeling. good luck

[@youssefrochdi1994]

Gonna do this one Tomorrow !!

[@hooper8935]

Your a genius! Never thought to even try anymore over head presses. Jacked my shoulder (deep in the back of my shoulder) up this time last year benching 2x a week working toward a competition. Have had constant problems since. I used to sleep with my arm draped over my face...not anymore! Anything overhead, rotating or like you said as soon as my elbows come out away from my chest it starts! Gonna try these presses tonight, always thought these were more of a chest exercise tho? 🤔 I've also see guys use calf raise station for shoulders too

[@juanto303]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

[@Raghav88]

These are called t bar push ups. Really good 👍 thanks Jeff!

[@MyALI121212]

Thank you JEFF!

[@josevega831]

Your the man Jeff thanks a lot well be going hard morrow with this workout !! Keep bring it too us!!

[@jasonfit9448]

good post !

[@steveframe4802]

Thanks Jeff

[@hassanitani171]

Thanks a lot Jeff u are helpful

[@Andrew-dq8om]

Great info

[@2tube3tube]

Priceless.

[@mrfulgi]

That's a great idea! My right should kills me during pressing movements. This is an exercise too you can do at home. I'm going to try this one out!