Go Back   Bodybuilding.net - Bodybuilding Forum > Main Forums > Training


Bench press?



Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 02-25-2008, 01:02 PM
Body122506 Body122506 is offline
Rank: New Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 8
Default Bench press?

Hi everyone,

I rarely do bench press. But for the past week I have given it a try again. Each time during my workout I noticed my shoulder starts making crackling sound. Then after a couple days, my shoulder would hurt if I lift it over my head. Is there something I should consider while bench pressing? Or what is the right way of doing it.

Any help would be appreciated. Thank you
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 02-25-2008, 01:09 PM
EricT EricT is offline
Rank: Heavyweight
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 6,314
Default

This should get you started.

http://www.bodybuilding.net/powerlif...html#post30871
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 02-25-2008, 01:46 PM
TALO's Avatar
TALO TALO is offline
Rank: Light Heavyweight
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Alberta , Canada
Posts: 3,077
Default

I going to say Sent would be the best person to talk to.... Sir Sent, that is.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 02-25-2008, 02:18 PM
EricT EricT is offline
Rank: Heavyweight
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 6,314
Default

Prolly so. He's put a lot of thought into bench press form.

On that note, Body122506, it could definitely be mostly a form issue. But be careful and don't force it. You could also be working up an impingement or something.
__________________

To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.



To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
or
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.


If you act sanctimonious I will just list out your logical fallacies until you get pissed off and spew blasphemous remarks.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 02-25-2008, 06:16 PM
widdoes2504's Avatar
widdoes2504 widdoes2504 is offline
Rank: Lightweight
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 1,357
Default

I have to agree with Talo and Eric. Please take it easy and be careful. The last thing you want to do is get seriously hurt cause it can take a long time to recover. Take a hard look at your form and the weight you are doing and make adjustments if necessary. Good luck.
__________________
Height: 6 foot
Weight: 240 pounds

Bench: 415 (1x1)
Deads: 565 (1x1)
A2G Squat: 425 (1x1)

Cardio sucks
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 02-26-2008, 05:50 AM
MONSTAFACE's Avatar
MONSTAFACE MONSTAFACE is offline
Rank: Lightweight
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: philly
Posts: 1,405
Send a message via AIM to MONSTAFACE Send a message via Yahoo to MONSTAFACE
Default

also if you got to just stick to push ups.. i dont know hwo ba dyoru shoulders may be but anytime i do something to my shoulders i sub pushups. works like a charm
__________________
OH SHIT!!!! ITS THE COPS!!!!

You clearly don't know shit about fuck - KANE

You're not some sort of mystical creature that is immune to a training effect- KANE

I wish there was an entity that represented the term "injury" if it was, i would find it and beat the living shit out of it!!!!!

yes......i just type and press enter, i dont proofread i did enough of that in college. you know what i meant when i typed it anyway
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 02-26-2008, 07:52 AM
EricT EricT is offline
Rank: Heavyweight
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 6,314
Default

^^^^Yeah, pushups can be very good for the shoulders in some ways. It especially helps with keeping scapular movers healthy in particular the serratus anterior.

Another thing people can do is of course switch to dumbells when the shoudlers are acting up. Some of the problem can be the straight bar and being forced into a non-neutral grip.

You can also switch up to board presses as the change to a lesser ROM can really give the shoulders a break. It all depends on the person, of course. I've personally found floor presses, however, to bother my shoulders.

Lots of other things you can do.

Some people swear by chaning the angle. I think it's good in general but I don't think it will save your shoulders if they are giving you problems.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 02-26-2008, 09:07 AM
_Wolf_'s Avatar
_Wolf_ _Wolf_ is offline
Rank: Light Heavyweight
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas
Posts: 4,794
Send a message via MSN to _Wolf_
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Eric3237 View Post
Some people swear by chaning the angle. I think it's good in general but I don't think it will save your shoulders if they are giving you problems.
from personal experience, if i shift to an incline angle i feel it a lot more on my delts whereas doing it decline kinda hits it the most...
__________________

To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.



To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 03-07-2008, 07:16 PM
Body122506 Body122506 is offline
Rank: New Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 8
Default

Cool thanks for the help everyone, after reading the link by Eric3237, I will try to improve my form. If that still does not work, I think I will try to stick more with push ups.

Thanks everyone. Very friendly forum here.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 03-07-2008, 07:22 PM
EricT EricT is offline
Rank: Heavyweight
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 6,314
Default

That thread was by Sentinel .
Reply With Quote
Reply

  Bodybuilding.net - Bodybuilding Forum > Main Forums > Training


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes



 



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 12:43 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.