Help ! Rotator Cuff Problem

[Keyser Söze]

I have a nagging rotator cuff problem, that keeps bothering me when I train, there are certain exercises I have stopped all together behind neck press, upright rows, wide grip bench & skull crushes. Also I can only press or fly on the incline bench, flat & decline just doesn't feel right & I'm much weaker on them. My chest just doesn’t look right upper is more developed while lower & sides (closest to shoulder aren't well developed ) I want to burn fat on some area's of my chest. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[joseph49853]

I already replied to you concerning your rotator cuff. Check the very last message. Just be careful, and take it slow. As the most injury prone places are not only complex elbow and knee joints, but sensitive rotator cuffs as well. Such an injury could haunt you for the rest of your life.

http://www.hairlosstalk.com/discussions ... 6&start=20

 

[Harie]

Here you go. Rotator cuff exercises straight from an article by Eric Cressey.

http://www.t-nation.com/findArticle.do? ... 80rotator2

Note: He doesn't advocate the cuban press with a barbell anymore since the first movement mimics the motion for upright rows. If you're going to do it, use dumbbells.

If you want, you should read some of his other stuff about posture etc. Very good articles.

http://www.ericcressey.com/articles.html

 

[Jm0311]

strech your shoulders before workout...if you have a problem you obviously arent doing that OR you are training too heavy too fast...maybe do a few weeks of high rep low weight

 

[joseph49853]

Yep, I too would advise high rep/low weight, to get past sticking points, fortify the area, and work the kinks out... especially if shoulder movements cause pain. And definitely give the rehabilitative shoulder exercises in the article that Harie posted a shot. Get your shoulder strong so you can start to go heavy again.

 

[Keyser Söze]

Thanks Guys greatly appreciated !

 

[hair_tomorrow]

I had a bad rotator cuff for years! Couldn't even throw a football or a baseball any more.

Then I started on MSM, 1000mg 2x daily - and the pain cleared up 2 months after starting the MSM.

Couldn't hurt to give it a try.