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in the past when i tried doing idp my left shoulder would pop in and out of place so i discontinued them and just used the olympic bar for inclines. Tonight i tried another attempt at idp and my same shoulder feels like the bone pops in and out of the socket and hurts like a bitch. I dont get this problem when i bring the weights up into position, it just happens like midway through my repitions. I had a spotter and didnt notice bad form but i dont know if it just wasnt ment to be or what but does anyone get this? When i do inclines with the bar im fine. I also started out with 80lbs. which is pretty light for me and i guess my shoulder just cant handle it i dunno. it pisses me off though cuz now its a little sore. I notice too that i can pop my left shoulder in and out of place by itself and my right i cant so maybe im just fucked up. i dont have any problems with it when i do shoulder workouts and i do shoulder presses with dumbells without a problem.. any tips and suggestions would help alot. tomorrow is my shoulder day too and i dont feel like skipping it but im gonna start light and move up if i feel comfortable.
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I have had shoulder problems pretty much all my life. I have had 2 surgeries on my left and it is still probably the worst of the two because the right is all scarred up and doesn't hurt. I have the same problem on incline that you have, so I use the smith or hammer strength. Unfortunately I don't know what to tell you except you aren't alone and it does blow. But like you, it doesn't bother me on shoulder day. Go figure -
Originally posted by 1badMF
Keep it very light and learn to control movement slowly. If still have problems this may be an exercise you can do.Comment
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dude it made me look like a fool in the gym. the skinny dude next to me made me look like a idiot. but whatever, ill just stick with the bar and yes the hammer strength is pretty cool too if i dont have a spot.Comment
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Yeah, i think i will take your advice on that and try again next time if my shoulder will permit me. It's weird because i think i lock my other shoulder or something but i dont know. Now im a little gunshy after hurting it over and over with that exercise.Originally posted by AlinComment
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I have actually had the same problem with my left shoulder popping half way up. What seems to help is to squeeze my shoulder blades together and limit the motion, this really seems to help with the popping. However this is very hard to do when grabbing the db and then learning back, but when I am able to do this popping is very minimal. When doing barbell it is much easier to keep shoulder blades back and you do not have as much movement as the db.
Not sure if this is your problem, but thought I would throw it out there.Comment
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Could be rotator cuff, but needless to say, it's not worth the risk of permanent damage to your shoulder to do incline DB presses. There are a few alternatives that have already been suggested. Personally, I'd go see the doc just to make sure it's nothing to worry about. Your shoulders are the one joint you can't afford to fuck up.Comment
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No telling, but if I had to guess, I would say rotator cuff as well. My shoulder bothers me when I do flat bench w/the bar. I've tried to work through it and now I have more popping and grinding. We probably both have inflammation which isn't good.
Take a look at this link to understand the shoulder anatomy a little better and to see some exercises that will help to strengthen and maybe alleviate your problem.The Rotator Cuff -- Injury Prevention & RehabilitationComment
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about half the shoulder injuries that happen in my gym are chest press related and they all say the same, "once you fuck ur shoulder its never the same". I would really like to start doing inclines with dumbells. I can do flat dumbell presses but i think stixs is pretty much on the mark. I think i just have to focus on locking my shoulder more and im going to the doc this morning to get it checked out. I've never hurt it before but im starting to get worried. I'm not the kind of person that likes to take time from the gym if i get hurt.Originally posted by babyblues
What does cortizone (i believe what he calls it) shots do? some dude told me he gets those shots for his injured shoulder and he says he's able to work with it without a problemComment
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Did you try to play with the incline bench angles? You might be too upright. Do you do dumbbell shoulder presess? if you do, do you feel the same pop?
I am guessing the angle of the bench you are using is the cause of the problem.
If you had a rotator cuf problem you would've felt your shoulder pop or hurt at almost any pressing movement. it just the way shoulder works.Comment
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Hahaha - Bodybuilding.com with the HOT models :P...Originally posted by SonofBoneComment
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HOT = Hairy Old TrainerOriginally posted by fog_hat1981
You're right...that model & the pictures aren't very professional looking.Comment
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Hmm...well, if you're determined to do them anyway, I wouldn't go any heavier than 8-10 reps for a while. You're probably letting your elbows go too far out to the side and/or lowering the weight too far. Keep your elbows closer to your body and make sure the bar comes down just below your clavical. Wnabeabeast brings up a good point about the angle of the bench. More than 30 degrees might be too much.Originally posted by 1badMF
Cortisone is an anti-inflamatory steroid.Comment
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Well - to their credit they still have some good information in that thread...Originally posted by SonofBone
The pictures just cracked me up big time....Comment
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Originally posted by babyblues
You know what come to think about it, i did have my elbows lined up straight across from each other instead of more inward towards my body. I don't have problems with my shoulder when i do shoulder dumbell presses and i usually do those every week nor do i have problems doing presses with the olympic bars.
Yeah i was kinda looking at that "model" on bodybuilding.com.. lol did someone say "SASQUATCH"?Comment
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