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TweetDoes it really mess up your shoulders in the long run? If it does then is it even worth doing?
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TweetI have never had problems with my shoulders from flat bb benching. A factor that may cause pain in the shoulders would be if you have a really wide grip.
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Tweetexactly anything is possible, any injury is possible, just play smart don't let the ego take over and the BB is a great exercise...
TweetDumbells with a slight supination is a much more natural movement than barbell. it allows the humeral head to slide out slightly from under the acromian so you dont get that compression. The most common gym injury is shulder pain from BB bench...but some people can do it all day long and never have a problem with it.
TweetI feel a slight pain in my shoulders when I do it. Dips too.
Tweeti have heard it causes more shoulder injuries than any other lift...i dont go heavy on them any more...only 2-3 reps...never 1rm...never
Tweetbb benches only hurt me when i go over 500 lbs.
TweetMust be nice to have that option of "Hmmmm should I stay in the 400s or jump to the 500s today?"
TweetI think they misunderstood you Doc.. It only hurts when "SHE' is over 500lbs... You like 'em thick you perverted baztard...
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TweetI think that using flat bb bench in moderation is fine, providing your form is correct. That being said, use it all the time, elbows out, rolling the shoulders forward and you're asking for injury, imo.
TweetI really like dumbell movements you really think about form and speed,Plus it looks really cool when you muscle up those 300 pounders-ok what ever!
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TweetMan, it's really starting to hurt my right rotator cuff. Do you all think it's because I'm letting the bar lightly touch my chest which is going well below 90 degrees. I have pretty long arms.
TweetBench press and military presses are exercises you can either do or you cant. Trying to determine the cause of rotator cuff pain can be difficult. Whose to say you didnt injure your rotator last time you did shoulders and its just not getting enough time to heal?
I've used flat bench my entire "career" as a staple for chest and never had a problem. But I never force more weight than I can handle, use a wider grip - but not silly wide, and always control the bar. I touch off as you do but its slow and deliberate.
Does your shoulder ALWAYS hurt when you bench, even at light weights or is there a threshold at which the pain begins?
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