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Causes of Pain in the Front of the Shoulder When Pressing and How to Fix It

November 20, 2019
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It’s time for another episode of STRONGER TV! In this episode we talk about one of the biggest issues we see on a regular basis, shoulder pain. Shoulder pain can be a major limiter when training

How to Vary Bench Press Implements for Healthy Pressing

August 21, 2019
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It’s time for another episode of STRONGER TV. This week we about some of our favorite modifications for the bench press. These modifications are really helpful for dealing with specific pain

4 Easy Ways to Modify Bench Press and Overhead Press in Athletes With Shoulder Pain

February 17, 2019
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I’ve been dealing with shoulder pain off and on since I was 17 years old. It all started when I fell head first with my arms overhead after a failed pole-vault attempt. That ended in a torn labrum.

5 Pro Tips For Reducing Shoulder Pain During Bench Press

December 27, 2018
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As athletes we’re going to encounter pain and injuries from time to time. It’s just part of the game and it’s going to happen if you end up training for long enough. I get it, injuries

How Bench Press, Dips and Push-ups Cause Shoulder Pain

February 8, 2018
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Unfortunately, if you've been performing bench press, dips or push-ups for long enough chances are you've experienced some sort of shoulder pain. Trouble is, these are great movements. If

How to Modify the Bench Press for Shoulder Pain

October 14, 2017
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The bench press is easily one of the most popular exercises in the gym. I know I've been performing some sort of bench press variation at least once per week for the last 15 years or so. It's a

Why Does Pressing Hurt the Shoulder but Not Pulling?

July 15, 2017
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In the past article series on why shoulder injuries are occurring in the gym we talked a bit about the rotator cuff and it’s importance for shoulder health. The rotator cuff serves as a dynamic

5 Unique Ways To Save Your Shoulders when Bench Pressing

April 5, 2012
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By: Rob Rowland DPT To piggyback off of Dan’s post on building a bigger bench press, I wanted to share a few points on how to bench while decreasing risk of injury. Now it is hard to find good, quality

6 Steps to a Bigger, Safer Bench Press

March 1, 2012
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Using this new technique will feel a bit awkward at first but I promise in the long run this will pay off, both adding more weight to your bench and keeping your shoulders healthier.

6 steps to a bigger, safer bench

December 6, 2011
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If you guys haven’t noticed I skipped #3 previously and went straight to #4 already. Trust me I’m going to be a doctor. Using new technique will feel a bit awkward but I promise in the long

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