Left shoulder problems doing OHP - should I stop?
I've recently been hitting shoulders twice a week and starting with OHP as a beginning movement - don't judge as my pushes are so weak compared to pulling movements - but i've managed to eek up to 70kg for about 3 reps (probably last 2 are crappy form).
Essentially, i've been getting a niggle in my mid delt when i perform this movement or any similar movement to raising your arm and having your palm face externally. Just as i'm speaking, i'm raising my right arm with no issues but my left sometimes here a pop or something and when under load - say 60kg+, my left delt sometimes start hurting - the sensation is almost like a massive pump on your delt from side lateral but one that seems to be touching your nerve endings so it actually hurts - basically this ruins the end of my workout when i actually do side laterals as they seem to inflame that area even more.
Should I stop doing OHP since, I have been increasing my bench numbers but I totally attribute this to me improving my OHP - and i actually enjoy this movement more and more compared to seated shoulder presses (with barbell) which always feels like it will decapitate my head!
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I would switch to overhead dumb bell presses and go lighter and increase repetitions. When I developed pain from an exercise with a bar I switch to dumb bells until it gets better. Go slow with good form and pause at the extension of the excessive. Control the weight. If pain persists you need to get it checked out though.
Get it checked if it continues. Take it from someone who has had two shoulder surgeries in a year.
Try this test for me. Put your arm behind your back, thumb pointing upwards. Now move your arm up your spine. Any pain?
I've never gone so heavy on shoulders that I could only get three reps. I feel like shoulders are delicate so I stick to no less than 6 reps and good form.
Yeah, i've recently been testing my strength, that is why - OHP is the only movement I got very high weight (IMO) and low reps - when on machines etc, i aim for 15 reps etc.
Here is my best advice .. When doing a exercise if it's hurting while doing it STOP..
I'm thinking it might be a form issue - I am currently retracting my shoulder blades back and down and have watched various tutorials in taking the bar off the rack with a bias of tucking your elbows below and if flexibility allows in front of the bar.
Yeah i'm actually considering stopping (but would like an alternative, not seated shoulder press with barbell) - although slightly hesitant as it is obvious that my OHP increase is carrying over to bench numbers as well.
If it's bad form use the bar only till you get proper form down then recheck for pain.. But till then stop its your body's way of saying ( hey don't do that it hurts)
Will do - cheers for advice!
Forgot to mention - should machines doesn't seem to affect the area which is strange to me!