overhead press options

[ikasue]

I have a little bit of a dilemma. I have liked to do overhead presses for the past few years. They've been working well for me and I've developed strong shoulders and a strong back. My doctor said that I can't do them for a while because he doesn't like the shoulder impingement that I'm developing. Are there other options for working my middle and upper back?

 

[Mobster]

Yes.

 

[2Thick]

Overhead presses are very risky on your shoulders and also your discs. You want to keep that in mind.

 

[JasonPriest]

I've never been a big fan of these types of lifts. They're not necessary and they put an unnecessary burden on things. You can end up with injuries.

 

[ROIDDERS]

Try doing inclines instead. It puts less direct pressure on your shoulders. I've seen too many people tear shoulders before.

 

[Ulter]

Overhead press is not that complicated. You can do standing presses where you bend your knees and then you go up, or you can do them on machines or use the Hammer Strength.

 

[CEO]

Bros, sometimes people overtrain their shoulders too much. I know all about it since I'm a plumber and I'm always hurting my shoulders.