Fix Your Shoulder Pain (BENCH PRESS!)

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  • Опубліковано 11 вер 2017
  • Shoulder pain is one of the most common workout injuries that get in the way of you making gains, especially in your chest. In this video, I’m going to show you how you don’t have to stop doing your chest exercises just because your have pain in your shoulder. In fact, I will coach you through how to change the way you are doing the bench press regardless of what type of shoulder pain you are experiencing so you do not have to give up the chest gains.
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    First, it helps to understand the general types of shoulder injuries that can be the source of your pain. You can either have an injury to the labrum (and often times biceps tendon as well due to the proximity of it to the labrum), rotator cuff, bursitis, impingement, or the AC joint. Each of these has their own characteristic symptoms that slightly differentiate it from the other however it is best to have your shoulder evaluated in person by a qualified physical therapist for an exact diagnosis.
    When it comes to working out with a shoulder injury it can be really tough. The fact that your shoulder joint is so mobile and intimately involved with all upper body exercises makes it tough to train around, unless you know how to do it. The bench press is a staple exercise for building a bigger chest and is one that also happens to be very difficult to perform once shoulder pain or injury has set in. That said, there are tweaks you can make to the movement that make it possible for you to start doing it again and not have it aggravate your symptoms. In fact, it could help to make your shoulder pain go away as you build it back stronger than ever.
    When you look at the AC joint injury you have to understand that it is caused mostly by forced internal rotation (especially with some velocity). This can happen when you target too low on your chest or forget to arch your back and bring the ribcage to the bar rather than forcing the bar to seek out the ribcage. If you adjust the cage up by arching the back and dropping the shoulders back you can not only fix the targeting of the bar on the chest but you can effectively shorten the depth and keep your shoulders more secure.
    With a labrum tear you are likely to have a greatly compromised shoulder stability. This becomes especially bothersome when you experience the pain at the bottom of the press. Here you are not only dealing with the most instability but you are also putting the biceps tendon on the most stretch because of the arm extending behind your body. This causes pain either way. The key is to temporarily switch to a floor press to have a more equal base of support for your shoulder.
    The rest of the issues tend to revolve around one common outcome and that is the impingement that can occur in your shoulder from bench pressing. Here the goal is to create as much room as you can in the shoulder joint when doing the exercise. You can depress your shoulders which will deactivate the traps and create more room in the joint. You can alter the position of the elbows to be closer to your body which will do the same thing. Finally, you can switch the grip from overhand to underhand to make sure you are externally rotating your shoulders and creating room as well.
    All of these changes are small but critical to getting you back to training your chest without shoulder injury. If you are looking for a program that helps you to get all gains without the pain, head to athleanx.com and get the ATHLEAN-X Training programs.
    For more videos on how to workout with injuries or how to build a big chest with bad shoulders or shoulder injury, be sure to subscribe to our channel here on youtube at / jdcav24
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  • @athleanx
    @athleanx  5 років тому +183

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    • @adamazawi1691
      @adamazawi1691 5 років тому

      Hey Jeff I have the same exact issue that u had before labrum tear and biceps tend , very frasturated situation, I haven’t see a video on what you did to resolve the labrum tear issue , would be great if you make one , a lot of PT already talking about getting me a surgery to heal it faster. Help

    • @dr.inkwell1070
      @dr.inkwell1070 5 років тому +1

      Money changes your life. I wouldnt want to reply to comments anymore if i got my money from advertisement and stuff.
      These videos still have nice info in them though. He seems like an okay guy, and hes good at explaining things.

    • @user-iz6gw8tn1r
      @user-iz6gw8tn1r 5 років тому +1

      Jeff,when I put my right hand on my lower back and move my elbow forward,my shoulder hurts,other than that I have no issues of my shoulder movement.can you explain this?thanks a lot!

    • @brucejrfreeman7844
      @brucejrfreeman7844 5 років тому

      You fucking rule Jeff.

    • @jordanwalsh8171
      @jordanwalsh8171 5 років тому +1

      Jeff is God! Had the first shoulder problem for the last 3+ years, thought I was going to be disabled for life as it wasn't going away and kept getting worse, been doing my own exercises for a month and although I still have some pain I can feel the problem slowly going away, now iv seen this video and actually know what problem IV got, I can actually follow a set of safer exercises and not worry about causing any more damage 💪

  • @fatnaken
    @fatnaken 4 роки тому +1211

    I'm 43 and haven't been able to perform a flat bench rep without excruciating pain for the last 25 years. Today I went through an entire chest workout with zero pain following your advice. I can't put into words what this means to me. I've had doctors tell me I needed surgery to repair my shoulder issue. I have bulked up multiple times just to see it waste away due to reoccurring shoulder pain. Jeff you are not only a master at what you do, but the fact that you share what you know is incredible and I am forever in your debt.

    • @masonwilliford6663
      @masonwilliford6663 3 роки тому +22

      Which advice piece did you take and what was your problem?

    • @kislayberi
      @kislayberi 3 роки тому +35

      @@masonwilliford6663 he's lying

    • @jidey0
      @jidey0 2 роки тому +4

      @@kislayberi haha 😂

    • @PittsburghSonido
      @PittsburghSonido 2 роки тому +4

      @@kislayberi
      Athlean bot

    • @user-ks8wn1gn2m
      @user-ks8wn1gn2m 2 роки тому +4

      @@kislayberi why would he lie lol

  • @ThEG933
    @ThEG933 6 років тому +7420

    who else actually suffering from shoulder pain after a chest day

    • @rubengutierrez19
      @rubengutierrez19 6 років тому +286

      ThEG933 me especially on the first rep even lightweight

    • @bard1250
      @bard1250 6 років тому +65

      I find incline helps me laberal tear along with his other recommendations particularly externally rotating your arm so your palms are facing each other and your elbows are tucked in. Works a bit more of the shoulder during chest but at least I can recover in 3 days instead of 3 months

    • @gung5606
      @gung5606 6 років тому +40

      ThEG933 yo bro , dont train your chest anymore, train more you back

    • @gung5606
      @gung5606 6 років тому +62

      ThEG933 your shoulders stance is too forward , train your back till your shoulders come back at a good spot

    • @BoostFreaks
      @BoostFreaks 6 років тому +75

      I have had AC joint problems for as long as I can remember (along with some recent lower back issues from several years ago). Most doctors will say don't train at all which will in turn make you even weaker. Using Jeff's tips and tricks I can now train safely and I haven't got any single form injury for a year and half since I've been following him. Shoulders and lower back are feeling great and I'm in my best shape ever. For shoulder pain especially during lifting, warm up is critical and you need to apply fixes that are in line with your problems.

  • @abhijeetghosh9800
    @abhijeetghosh9800 4 роки тому +121

    1. Push chest out like superman opening shirt
    2. Depress shoulder toward lower body
    3. Have barbell on mid chest
    4. Keep elbows close to chest
    Optional
    5. Have grip tilted, use dumbbell instead of barbell
    6. When done, place dumbbel by doin unhammer curl
    7.Do benchpress on floor using dumbbell

  • @datpspguy
    @datpspguy 3 роки тому +152

    The fact that he was breaking this all down and the pain you'd experience in each motion so effortless just makes me realize how much of an expert he is. Been dealing with not being able to bench for years after my shoulder issue so glad that I have some alternate ways to support chest day.

  • @MrFaysalr
    @MrFaysalr 5 років тому +2228

    Nobel Prize..... 10 yrs ago you would’ve paid a specialist tell you one third of this information in 30 minutes charging you $300 and still be confused. Here you are getting it all for nothing... PRICELESS

    • @yohaijohn
      @yohaijohn 4 роки тому +12

      Priceless? Isnt it like 300$?

    • @citywok9579
      @citywok9579 4 роки тому +34

      First off: I’m paying internet/phone bill
      Second:Jeff gets ad revenue in the millions
      Third:he promotes his business by telling us hoe much he knows

    • @beebs_magoo
      @beebs_magoo 4 роки тому +91

      @@citywok9579 iM pAyInG InTeRnEt/PhOnE bIlL
      Also, Jeff uses ads so you don't have to pay to watch these UA-cam videos...

    • @tiredrummertube
      @tiredrummertube 4 роки тому +3

      Just cannot believe how clear the statements and demo's were. I have rotator impingement but strenghthening mucslesor this

    • @citywok9579
      @citywok9579 4 роки тому +5

      Z5227721790786 i am grateful, but to say that jeff isn’t getting anything out of his videos is false

  • @moroteseoinage
    @moroteseoinage 5 років тому +78

    Please never delete your videos. Your UA-cam channel belongs in the Library of Congress to be preserved for generations. Making this available makes the world a better place. Your a great ambassador for taking care of oneself.

  • @danielesteves3435
    @danielesteves3435 4 роки тому +6

    I never stop learning from you. This is exactly what I need. I can’t definitely see this relieving my shoulder pain.
    Thank you Jeff

  • @Bust4
    @Bust4 4 роки тому +1

    I have his program and I train regularly, he’s a great trainer but this is where Jeff shines the brightest! Videos like these is where you can truly see he knows what he’s talking about and I love that about him, there is no other UA-cam channel like his not just in the ‘workout’ department, I mean in general as well.

  • @flynnrider2401
    @flynnrider2401 6 років тому +483

    One year of pain gone because of a 14 min video. God bless you Jeff

    • @BobanitoBandito
      @BobanitoBandito 5 років тому +2

      Do you know wich problem specificly it was of you?

    • @dirtychivo
      @dirtychivo 5 років тому

      His best video. Bursitis all day. Gotten so much better 👌

    • @carlw
      @carlw 5 років тому +7

      I'm 2 for 3. I learned more from this video than the Drs I've seen that either don't know or say it's something as rediculous as an ear infection.

    • @DarthTalon66
      @DarthTalon66 Рік тому +1

      @@carlw bad dr

  • @brucejrfreeman7844
    @brucejrfreeman7844 5 років тому +1574

    This guy is saving lives. Give this man a medal

    • @mr.timjohnston546
      @mr.timjohnston546 5 років тому +27

      give him a shirt

    • @afonsodeportugal
      @afonsodeportugal 4 роки тому +12

      @@mr.timjohnston546
      No! We love to look at his muscles!

    • @bladezplays612
      @bladezplays612 4 роки тому +1

      Tim Johnston yo

    • @matsuwd-emethdaath4002
      @matsuwd-emethdaath4002 4 роки тому +6

      @@mr.timjohnston546 nope...without the shirt gives us a LIVE visual of the muscles in action from an anatomical standpoint

    • @mattie9481
      @mattie9481 4 роки тому +3

      Afonso de Portugal no homo??

  • @smashweights
    @smashweights 3 роки тому +21

    Actually had to stop mid-set doing BB bench last week because of anterior shoulder pain. Watched this video, realized I was targeting nipple-level and getting impingement. This week tried targeting higher on the chest, pressing shoulders back, and 💥 no pain! Jeff, for the 1,000th time, you're my HERO. Sincerely, a 35 year old lifter.

  • @BG.Dumitrescu
    @BG.Dumitrescu 4 роки тому +8

    You saved my life with this clip, god bless you. I had big problems with my left shoulder but i watched your clip and i used your tips in the gym and is pure magic. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

  • @mash8349
    @mash8349 6 років тому +709

    THANK YOU! Im 18 and been having weird shoulder pain recently while benching and shoulder press

    • @ParthSareen
      @ParthSareen 6 років тому +38

      I just hear noises loool

    • @mash8349
      @mash8349 6 років тому +34

      philip garrett i have found sort of a good solution: do a longer than usual proper warm up. Push ups, light weight shoulder press, other shoulder excersizes and then start lifting. Still, if you lift heavy like me at 315 for 8 reps, you'll feel it. :( it just gets reduced. It's on the top of my shoulder where the bone is, and inside. Top physically makes me weaker and unable to lift. Inside just burns like the pinching thing jeff said

    • @alonzowallace6649
      @alonzowallace6649 6 років тому +1

      Ice down after you work those shoulders and then add heat for the healing process. Just watch the pro athletes after they train. Ice for swelling and the heat for healing . Ice is always first thought.

    • @swapnilm9774
      @swapnilm9774 6 років тому +8

      315 for 8 reps? How long did it take you to get to that stats?

    • @sonofed3907
      @sonofed3907 6 років тому +35

      Be humble lighten the weight and actually build shoulder strength. With your body you can't skip steps, you'll tumble and hurt yourself if you do.

  • @abhisayshey
    @abhisayshey 5 років тому +91

    This guy is single handedly ruling the fitness world on UA-cam. Helping us avoid injuries and train whichever way we like; and all this for free. Really thankful to UA-cam and Jeff.

  • @scottkind427
    @scottkind427 4 роки тому +1

    This is so helpful. I’m in decent shape, lifting weights for past 30 years. Poor technique lead to a labrum injury and I often feel pain when doing certain exercises. Jeff does a great job of providing options and explaining the science behind it.

  • @Evo4Emperor
    @Evo4Emperor 3 роки тому +1

    Been watching your videos for a while now and I came across this one today because of my shoulder problem. Ur tip of arching my back to prevent my shoulder from rolling forward has instantly solved my shoulder issue. Thank you thank you thank you!

  • @brendanhernandez7995
    @brendanhernandez7995 6 років тому +158

    I just want my shoulders to heal. I miss lifting :(

    • @andrewazouz3654
      @andrewazouz3654 4 роки тому +2

      Brendan Hernandez same. What did you end up doing?

    • @VictorHugo-vk8fb
      @VictorHugo-vk8fb 4 роки тому

      Wachalo Me

    • @greatove
      @greatove 4 роки тому +1

      How long took the heal

    • @Fastloaderstocks
      @Fastloaderstocks 4 роки тому +5

      @@andrewazouz3654 I have a SLAP tear with bi-cep anchor 9 thru 1 o'clock. I had in diagnosed in Oct last year and just started to feel good enough to press now but with much much lower weight. Going to work my weight up weekly hopefully. I am so happy the numbness and tingling just stopped last week. So making progress. Been training for over 20years and dealing with first injury. Watching these vids for tips and to prevent further injury. Good luck.

  • @jongray9342
    @jongray9342 6 років тому +223

    56 yrs old back in the gym solid info on joints thumbs up thanks for your time

  • @alexsportster3117
    @alexsportster3117 4 роки тому

    Thank you man! I've tried all kinds of specialist recommendations for my chronic shoulder inflammation/bursitis always triggered by pushups/benches and no one recommended these changes. Stop working out they said. Do these stretches and give it a rest they said, and it always came back to the point where I've been avoiding heavy chest exercises for years. Now I just applied your fixes to the way I bench and to pushups too... and after the first set of doing the exercise the way you showed, my total range of motion improved and the pain is significantly reduced. Seriously. Thank you!

  • @KillianDefaoite
    @KillianDefaoite Рік тому +1

    Jeff. I am a powerlifter who has been dealing with some issues regarding the bench press for the last 4 months. This video is an absolute godsend. Thank you so much.

  • @jhayrpagkalinawan8621
    @jhayrpagkalinawan8621 6 років тому +123

    Raymond has more gains than me.

    • @lowlowseesee
      @lowlowseesee 6 років тому +9

      not for long yo....you will be on your way soon

    • @SteelBlueVision
      @SteelBlueVision 6 років тому +6

      Yes, but Jeff has less body fat than Raymond!

    • @CrayonsYummyYummy
      @CrayonsYummyYummy 6 років тому

      +Scar Lett When a joke flies right over your head...

  • @tumbi97
    @tumbi97 6 років тому +79

    This guy is prophetic ...i was literally going through this yesterday

  • @nameofdane
    @nameofdane Рік тому +4

    Thanks Jeff! I’m just getting back into working out, and about a month in seems to be the point where I’m realizing the shoulder dislocations I had when I was young are still very much there. Your focus on rotator cuff and general shoulder mechanics is really helping me figure out some ways to start rehabbing those joints so that I can do exercises like the military press (by far the most humbling experience for me at the gym) without it feeling wrong and like I’m fighting my own body just to perform the motion. It’s been an enlightenment to feel all the ways that my strength in an exercise has so much more to do with how large the muscle is.

  • @mdesgro3692
    @mdesgro3692 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the shoulder tips. I'm 57 and have protracted shoulders. Just starting to workout again after like 25 years and concerned about shoulder problems. Started doing face pulls and will now incorporate this as well.

  • @baramirai4671
    @baramirai4671 6 років тому +161

    Waiting for the marker and skeleton account comment.
    Jeff used both of them in this vid.

    • @D4ng404
      @D4ng404 6 років тому

      Barami Yodkhampa
      Same

    • @Kharock
      @Kharock 6 років тому +6

      We have Jesse's gummy bears for now.

    • @jessesmarker9960
      @jessesmarker9960 6 років тому +38

      I was working out. Gotta make sure my tip is looking cut.

    • @KryptonKr
      @KryptonKr 6 років тому +4

      Jeff Cavaliere's Marker yeah working out your "tip"

    • @boholaesthetic3416
      @boholaesthetic3416 6 років тому

      yah, I actually expect when I scroll down the comment Jeff muscle marker comment would be on top

  • @soccerandhockey27
    @soccerandhockey27 5 років тому +7

    Thank you jeff! This has been the reason i quit the gym 4 years ago (+ new work and other reasons also). Now i started to hit the gym and i still felt that pain in my shoulder, but thanks to your videos i am being able to train way smarter and most importantly, not to feel that pain!

  • @RESMITHcarpentry
    @RESMITHcarpentry 4 роки тому

    I have neck and shoulder pain from 25+ years of carpentry, especially on my right side. Working out has definitely helped balance my posture and reduce chronic pain but ONLY if I do them carefully with perfect form. I have found your channel so valuable as you show proper form so clearly and carefully for every exercise!

  • @kenpaeth199
    @kenpaeth199 3 роки тому

    It’s so awesome that he goes over all the types of tears and what you can do about it. I have tears in the infraspinatus, supraspinatus and teres minor so it had been a big challenge trying to d any shoulder or chest work but I have had pain for probably 5-6 years and worked through it but never addressed it and after MRI found all the tears in all 3 tendons. Very tough. I appreciate his trying to help!!

  • @swordfish80709
    @swordfish80709 5 років тому +5

    Thank you Jeff , very helpful , at 53 years old trying to get back safely , especially with intermittent
    Pain in that area , this advice was so sound , cant wait to try .

  • @SkinnyDevilMusicLab
    @SkinnyDevilMusicLab 5 років тому +3

    Jeff Cavalier fixed a shoulder issue I'd had for years...and it took under a month for the majority of the problem(s) to disappear. HUGE thanx! Searching now to see if he has a video on pain/tightness generated during calf work (but pain/tightness is on bottom of the foot, and can't seem to stretch it enough).
    Incredible knowledge and treasure chest of ideas and approaches. Thanx for all you do, man!

  • @clarkkent1942
    @clarkkent1942 4 роки тому

    My shoulder was in ribbons until I watched this video and applied your modifications to my workout, it's made a huge difference already to me in a major positive way, God bless you from Dublin Ireland.

  • @frankrosemond3073
    @frankrosemond3073 4 роки тому +4

    Thank you, Jeff, for breaking down shoulder pain in simple terms.

  • @stevemacinnis2367
    @stevemacinnis2367 5 років тому +4

    Thanks Jeff, i'm 60,with a shoulder impingement and after 2 yrs. have started to lift again,shoulder feels fine and i know your knowledge will help me. again I thank you

  • @philipholman1713
    @philipholman1713 5 років тому +9

    Subscribed. This is my favorite channel. All the bro science out the window. Real talk real demos

  • @canakincilar
    @canakincilar 4 роки тому

    Many thanks Jeff, I haven't been able to bench press due to shoulder pain since the beginning of March. Bringing my chest up solved the problem. You're the best!

  • @kimtaylor2808
    @kimtaylor2808 3 роки тому

    Thanks Jeff, I wish I found this video sooner with my shoulder issues. After watching it and do as you said the pain is literally go away. You are definitely a lifesaver!

  • @snes09
    @snes09 4 роки тому +7

    Holy crap thank you so much. Flipping my grip upside-down instantly made the pain of the bench press motion go away. I must be raising my shoulders too high. You're the best, man.
    P.s. your full body split program is A+, I'm loving it

  • @mgambero1
    @mgambero1 Рік тому +3

    Great video Jeff. As a physical therapist myself, I run into these issues with patients and feel that your explanations correlate with my experiences. Thanks for your input!

  • @kevinkestler4375
    @kevinkestler4375 26 днів тому

    Once again, no surprise, one of the best short vids on the mechanics of a muscle joint interaction. After watching dozens of PT vids on shoulder pain, this vid is giving me a deeper look into opening up the joint and pushing through the discomfort with some weight in good position and safely. Thank you Jeff!

  • @mkaniff8790
    @mkaniff8790 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you, this helped tremendously. First time I had my shoulder pain during bench press reduced substantially. You rock!!

  • @thrashfuckenhard
    @thrashfuckenhard 3 роки тому +82

    This dude is like a damn dream come true for weight lifters with prior injuries, I broke my back, two knee surgeries and all kinds of shoulder pain and countless other injuries and problems from my time as a heavy machine gunner in the infantry, and watching his videos has helped me understand my body and how to work around it and how to get better far better than any damn military or va doctor has ever pretended to try. Thanks to this video, I think i finally understand whats wrong with my shoulder and have found one thing ive been doing that makes it worse, how to avoid it and also how to make my problem at least a little bit better from now on. So thanks Jeff! You fuckin rock dude

    • @Oktozay
      @Oktozay 3 роки тому +4

      Thank you for your service 🤟🏽

    • @basedneeble7350
      @basedneeble7350 2 роки тому +1

      I hope you didn't shoot anybody in the name of Merica

  • @YLegalRacing
    @YLegalRacing 6 років тому +5

    This is my hands down go to video now. This was the biggest problem I've had! But now I feel much better to get back in the gym.

  • @BE-REAL-ALWAYS
    @BE-REAL-ALWAYS 4 роки тому +1

    I'm suffering from shoulder injury for more than a week now and I have searched for over 50 odd videos to understand and get remedy for my injury. Believe me guys you won't find a better video than this explaining in detail on what one might be exactly suffering from and what exactly one needs to do to get over it.
    Well done friend, great job...this video will definitely help a lot of people....👍🏼✌🏼

  • @tonya.4369
    @tonya.4369 2 роки тому +1

    I've had a bad cycling accident recently damaging ac joint and labrum. I have completed 6 weeks of P/T to regain some basic movement of the shoulder but have been looking for some safe manageable weight training exercises to strengthen shoulders and help with recovery. The in depth information provided here will be extremely helpful. Thank you Jeff for posting such a detailed explanation of possible problems of a complicated joint.

  • @Loz800
    @Loz800 3 роки тому +3

    Unbelievably helpful video mate...haven’t been able to exercise consistently for 4 years due to a shoulder joint injury. Feeling optimistic about being able to regain fitness and put on muscle for the first time in ages thanks to this explanation and most importantly solutions.

  • @happyjunki3
    @happyjunki3 5 років тому +5

    So much more help than my physical therapist and doctor combined. THANK YOU

  • @ProducerSphere
    @ProducerSphere 2 роки тому

    Jeff you have literally just saved my life. This fixed my shoulder problems virtually immediately as it highlighted a small issue with my form. THANK YOU.

  • @theodorebeke734
    @theodorebeke734 4 роки тому

    I’ve been neglecting chest because a bad shoulder for years. GREAT VIDEO! Gives me a path to get back to benching . THANK YOU.

  • @zaminhussain2112
    @zaminhussain2112 5 років тому +3

    Thanks for all your efforts.
    Ever since, I have started doing things your way I have nearly pain free shoulder joints.

  • @naheemrazwan
    @naheemrazwan 5 років тому +3

    Thank you for this, was having shoulder pains and needed this video. God bless.

  • @PABrown-be8ip
    @PABrown-be8ip Місяць тому

    I have the labrum and ac joint issues. Nobody, not even my orthopaedic surgeon has explained it better than you have. This is going to be life changing for me so I can continue to train.

  • @philipwiberg992
    @philipwiberg992 4 роки тому

    I have become seriously trap over activated due to less back workouts than presses, got a shoulder injury, checked this video and here you are, stating what I had discovered, I was trap over activated and that’s a problem, amazing to see such an excellent UA-camr providing information that is true and one can relate to in some cases, thank you!

  • @rynelacosta8262
    @rynelacosta8262 6 років тому +25

    God bless you Jeff! What a very generous man!

  • @cooldude117007
    @cooldude117007 6 років тому +4

    Literally what I needed after hurting my shoulder today. Jeff is our guardian angel

  • @mrmagoo4304
    @mrmagoo4304 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks Jeff, excellent tutorials. I have lifted just a bit off and on over the years, will be 62 this year and appreciate your explanation on ways to avoid shoulder impingement.

  • @simonbuusinaz
    @simonbuusinaz Рік тому +1

    I watched this video, followed his suggestions and I could actually bench press again! I have torn supraspinatus on both shoulders, and haven’t been able to bench for a long time. I am so happy to be able to do this again. Thank you.

  • @greyfoxninja1239
    @greyfoxninja1239 5 років тому +629

    THE PAIN IS GONE! THANK YOU SO MUCH. MY SHOULDER HAS HURT FOR YEARS SO BAD THAT I COULD ONLY PUSH 135 FOR A FEW REPS. NOW I JUST BENCHED 185 WITH NO PAIN. THANK YOU JEFF. NOW EVERYTIME I GO ON BENCH I IMAGINE SUPERMAN OPENING SHIRT. THANK YOU.

    • @leonflaithiuil6596
      @leonflaithiuil6596 5 років тому +4

      Qarnayn _ do you mind me asking where you were feeling pain and what tip you mainly incorporated to fix it?

    • @dcafboxingnoob7445
      @dcafboxingnoob7445 5 років тому +3

      @@leonflaithiuil6596
      Watch the video and learn my friend

    • @leonflaithiuil6596
      @leonflaithiuil6596 5 років тому +20

      DCAFBoxingNoob i watched the whole thing but I’m asking specifically which ones he focused on

    • @gabrielgomez-finess5668
      @gabrielgomez-finess5668 4 роки тому +2

      Qarnayn _ I would like to know what did you do that your shoulder healed. I need help my friend please help

    • @strong_cyborg.9853
      @strong_cyborg.9853 4 роки тому +1

      @@gabrielgomez-finess5668
      Watch this video of jeff below its better than this video and it helps :
      Shoulder Pain and popping (short and long term fix).
      It helped me alot and i believe you should buy the blue Slingshot from mark bell because it Forces you to do the bench press correctly like jeff was explaining.

  • @markcasillas7592
    @markcasillas7592 5 років тому +4

    Thanks Jeff. This is exactly what I needed! Love your stuff!

  • @CdrFlashback
    @CdrFlashback 2 роки тому

    You are an absolute godsend. I am 76 years old, had recent rotator cuff repair (4 separate surgeries). When I was in my late 20s I was an avid muscle building type at about 185#. I am now only 155# (at 5'8") and trying to regain some strength and body mass. All of your videos are instructive in the RIGHT way to excersize for gain,but THIS one will really help me to keep from causing more shoulder pain. Thank you very much.

  • @gazrowan
    @gazrowan 2 роки тому

    I’ve had impingement and shoulder pain for years. Had an arthroscopic subcromal decompression years ago but the pain has returned. Chest is by far the worst and lat pull downs. Opening up the bursa is the best way for me to deal with my pain and these videos really help! Thank you

  • @mikryan123
    @mikryan123 4 роки тому +68

    You just showed me more about my shoulder pain than 3 years at my doctor did

  • @bent_life9865
    @bent_life9865 5 років тому +6

    Thanks so much for this one. Been having AC issues for a while and looking for a safe work around!!

  • @riandrew8447
    @riandrew8447 2 роки тому

    Thanks to these videos I'm finally seeing growth out of my shoulder's and less pain in my right shoulder. This information is priceless

  • @MrMdoo
    @MrMdoo Рік тому

    A real mentor and guide for all age groups... A great teacher..... His Teachings are very thorough... More power to Jeff... Love his content... Never stop man

  • @jb7422
    @jb7422 4 роки тому +3

    “REAL TALK” Wisdom. Thank U

  • @jimday9720
    @jimday9720 3 роки тому +8

    I love how he simplifies everything

  • @djsimmons33
    @djsimmons33 Рік тому

    Going thru physical therapy now, 3wks in actually, this 14min video has given me more incite than all of my knowledge AND sessions with my PT combined. Thank you!

  • @mauriciorossi8477
    @mauriciorossi8477 Рік тому +1

    Once again Jeff great video. People without these injuries should listen to this even more, they never fully heal, as I had to discover later in life. Stay safe make sure to create that space in the shoulder!

  • @jakesparrow5716
    @jakesparrow5716 5 років тому +11

    I think you might have just pin pointed exactly how I've picked up my AC injury and how to combat it. 💪

  • @jimmytmccabe
    @jimmytmccabe 6 років тому +7

    Jeff, I am a 47 year old disabled veteran, and have been training most of my life in some form or another. I pulled a pec muscle over a year ago at the insertion point where the tendon and muscle meet from doing sets of 280 lbs. bench press: while taking creatine, while cutting (eating insufficiently), and with little rest between heavy days. Two friends (one nurse, 1 with a degree in exercise physiology) insisted that I "didn't have a pulled tendon," but rather "just a pulled muscle." They insisted that it would eventually "grow back." After a year, it didn't heal. I had it looked at by an orthopedic surgeon who performed an ultrasound. He told me the muscle was pulled where the tendon and the muscle adjoin. He advised against a surgery at that point (yet admitted that treatments for this far after injury were "beyond his expertise"). I couldn't do pull-ups at all for a while (I used to do 50 on my back days previously- but can now do 3 sets of 5 with pain), can now do pushups (in smaller sets), and have used the chest press in high reps/low weight to improve my diminished chest strength. More recently, I went to a sports doctor who specializes in these surgeries. The proposed plan is to use a tendon from a cadaver to reattach the unattached tendon. QUESTION: Can you share any case histories about people who have done similar surgeries after having endured the initial injury a while back? I wanted a tendon graph taken from my Achilles tendon, but this particular doctor stated, "There really isn't a tendon in your body suitable to replace the one that needs to be graphed." NOTE: IF YOU HELP ME WITH THIS, I WILL BE ETERNALLY GRATEFUL.

  • @joelorenzo7664
    @joelorenzo7664 2 роки тому +1

    Great video Jeff ! Just what I needed. I injured my shoulder about 2 months ago and was told to stop training and just let it heal. But I really need to get back to working my chest. What you explained in the video is awesome. Thanks mate

  • @tommytucker3511
    @tommytucker3511 3 роки тому

    Recovering from shoulder bursitis and the underhand bench press has been very helpful for me, thank-you

  • @marklnj7224
    @marklnj7224 4 роки тому +3

    Jeff, you just saved what's left of my shoulders. I wish I saw this video when I was younger. Thank you!

    • @skrimph
      @skrimph 4 роки тому

      Mark Lim same!

  • @mlpreiss
    @mlpreiss 5 років тому +29

    I wish I could like this video multiple times. What a great reference video!

  • @rockypulsinelli4176
    @rockypulsinelli4176 2 роки тому +1

    I'm 69 and have some arthritis and bursitis in my shoulder. In the past I would get popping and grinding when I do shoulder and bench presses, so I had quit doing them. My shoulder doc said there was nothing I could do about it. I watched this video and made changes per Jeff's instructions and also adding some shoulder warm ups. I started very light to build my shoulders up and get my form right. I am now not hesitant to do them. When I do hear any grinding I come back to this video as a reminder to get my form back. My shoulder doctor should watch this video.

  • @albertotorres5215
    @albertotorres5215 Рік тому

    I love you man, multiple sessions with physio and traumatologist and none of the exercises or explanations have understood my problem or made such sense as yours. Cant wait to get back to the gym and try this. Mine is both an acromion inflammation and tendonitis

  • @DUTCHMASTER67
    @DUTCHMASTER67 5 років тому +15

    Yeah I messed up my labrum. And I’m going to do the floor presses today. Thanks man. Love your channel. It is the best!

    • @robertstrada2456
      @robertstrada2456 3 роки тому

      How are things going with that I'm having problems there too

    • @Youtube..Enjoyer
      @Youtube..Enjoyer 2 роки тому +1

      I'm wondering isnt doing floor press the same as doing bench press but not going as deep?

  • @thebutcher5032
    @thebutcher5032 6 років тому +14

    I hurt my AC JOINT last year, had an xray, cat scan and an mri for them to tell me it was my rotator cuff. 3 days, a couple hundred bucks. I watch Jeff, find out it was actually my AC and learned it for free.

    • @01Altezza2jz
      @01Altezza2jz 6 років тому +2

      The Butcher only Couple Hundred Bucks? Damn What Insurance Do U Have?

    • @thebutcher5032
      @thebutcher5032 6 років тому +3

      01Altezza 2JZ I literally just asked my wife, "wasn't it a couple hundred?" she said, "yeah, try a couple $400. your mri scan was $500". ok, so my bad, it was a year ago, lol.

    • @fleecemaster
      @fleecemaster 6 років тому +1

      I was told I have a rotator cuff injury, but from watching this and from some other video, I'm thinking it's actually an AC joint issue, my clavicle doesn't insert in the same way as my other shoulder.

  • @weekendcyclist7410
    @weekendcyclist7410 4 роки тому

    I have followed your page for years now always helpful content 👌🏽 and today my
    Chiropractor sent me this video to fix up shoulder issues. That just shows how much of free helpful content you are putting Jeff thank you 🙏🏽

  • @lukaspfalz6128
    @lukaspfalz6128 3 роки тому +1

    I'm a week away from an MRI to check how severe my shoulder injury actually is (diagnosed as a labrum tear). This video has given me so much hope about hopefully being able to train again and at least maintain progress. THANK YOU ! ! !

  • @joechildress5399
    @joechildress5399 6 років тому +88

    Thanks Jeff! My left shoulder feels like it's got the majority of all the issues you just described (I'm 44 now, and with 14yrs of semi pro and arena football, linebacker, 10yrs of competing in powerlifting competitions, just me being stupid, and a near fatal car accident in 2008 to top it all off) My body is a complete mess, lol After watching many of your videos, you have helped me reduce my pain levels, and increased my range of motion, I'd say about 30% or more, which is awesome! Keep up the awesome work, and let the haters hate!!

    • @casacambio8382
      @casacambio8382 5 років тому

      Keep it up

    • @kojack635
      @kojack635 5 років тому +3

      Im glad you survived. I was also in a near death accident a few years ago. I dislocated my left shoulder, had a concussion, internal bruising, shock, and temporary paralysis. I have since recovered and can now bench 275 as of this week. Stay safe fellas

    • @Terminxman
      @Terminxman 5 років тому

      So you managed to compete in powerlifting for 10 years and never knowing how to fucking bench? I mean hes literally just showing you how to bench correctly, it's nothing prophetic

    • @JonathanDLynch
      @JonathanDLynch 5 років тому

      Does Jeff have haters? Can’t be too many.

    • @caloreen1992
      @caloreen1992 5 років тому

      @@Terminxman You've been alive how many years and you still don't know how to fucking read? The man said he has watched MANY of the videos from the channel. He's also 44 he didn't grow up in the age of the internet where knowledge is 2 seconds away. You're dumb and your comment PISSES me off for being so stupid.

  • @MatiasStrengthCoach
    @MatiasStrengthCoach 6 років тому +183

    Very informative video Jeff! The shoulder is such a complex joint and we have to really take care of it, train safely!

    • @maxmaxiz6603
      @maxmaxiz6603 6 років тому

      Performance Fitness hey dude go fish somewhere else

    • @Clickum
      @Clickum 6 років тому +16

      Looks like Performance Fitness was simply complimenting Jeff on a video well done.
      In fact, you know what? I'm going to subscribe to Performance Fitness just to spite you, Max Maxiz.

    • @MatiasStrengthCoach
      @MatiasStrengthCoach 6 років тому +4

      I'm honestly complimenting the video, cause there had been times where I didn't find his videos 100% accurate (few times of course), but when someone deserves recognition it must be said.
      Mike R did the right thing bro ;)

  • @reisetyler
    @reisetyler 4 роки тому

    Always had a sore shoulder when bench pressing and this one change to it has eliminated the pain and made the bench press a lot more difficult. Ready for those gains 👍

  • @WeAreBlank18
    @WeAreBlank18 3 роки тому +2

    I watched this a while ago, thinking I had an AC joint pain. I skimmed through.
    Watching this properly, much later, I now KNOW I have the middle pinch in both shoulders!!
    Thanks man, knowledge is key, and I have emancipated!
    Thank You!

  • @fg_arnold
    @fg_arnold 6 років тому +24

    Jeff, I see tons of physiotherapy videos about myofascial release techniques, trigger points, 'smashing' connective tissue, etc, when it comes to injury improvement, but you never seem to mention them. Could you do a video addressing these methods or their pros/cons? Thx, and love your channel.

  • @oudguitar
    @oudguitar 4 роки тому +21

    This is exactly the info i wish i had 2 years ago, thanks so much for this info! Super helpful!

  • @Ionut2682
    @Ionut2682 3 роки тому

    Man if i hadn't found Jeff videos 2 years ago, who knows what injury i might have suffered. This man is a Godsend!

  • @jastinreybildan5933
    @jastinreybildan5933 Рік тому

    Thank you for this, I've been watching you since before I started my workout journey and it's been 3 years I am still coming back for more information whenever I feel something to my pains. Thank you again Sir 🤘

  • @jevongrinner6396
    @jevongrinner6396 4 роки тому +3

    Amazing brother you've saved my shoulder!! Thank you

  • @misterkeys2893
    @misterkeys2893 4 роки тому +195

    1:57 - Exactly the pain I was having
    6:06 - What I was doing under the bar (obviously not that exaggerated)
    Thanks Jeff, you're the best!

    • @ardaoender
      @ardaoender 4 роки тому +8

      According to what i understand from the video, the movement that causes that pain is 8:10.

    • @LizardBoy2211
      @LizardBoy2211 4 роки тому

      Did it get better? I've been in pain, sometimes increasing and some times decreasing for two weeks

    • @MikeKruizenga
      @MikeKruizenga 2 роки тому

      This is helpful, I will try your recommendation actions. Your description of the pain was exactly what I feel. The deep inside the joint pain.

  • @jasonminton9681
    @jasonminton9681 Рік тому

    Fantastic as always, just watched this at work after struggling with serious shoulder pain for the last month or so. Cant wait to put this into action. Excellent explanation of a real complex joint problem. You are absolutely, da man!

  • @KDBrossa
    @KDBrossa 4 роки тому

    So so helpful! I’m not aiming for this level of fitness, but the careful explanation really clarified issues in having with basic stuff like pushups. I’ve heard “keep your elbows in,” but having all this explained makes that make so much more sense! Thank you!

  • @dennissullivan1477
    @dennissullivan1477 4 роки тому +5

    Outstanding content Jeff as always. Been watching your videos for several years and learned so much, Tank you for the continued effort and diligence and your direct talk to your audience. You are ‘best of the best’!

  • @hugopereira6474
    @hugopereira6474 5 років тому +21

    With out any doubt, the best channel on UA-cam regarding the subject.
    May this channel prosper.
    big thanks man

  • @PABrown-be8ip
    @PABrown-be8ip Місяць тому

    Absolute clearest explanation and options and solutions that I’ve seen-and I’ve been searching a lot.

  • @chavan2000
    @chavan2000 4 роки тому

    I had this issue and I couldn't go to the gym for 4 month. I was feeling helpless and did not understood the issue until I came across this video.
    Thanks you for explaining this in detail.

  • @ToddClattenburg
    @ToddClattenburg 2 роки тому +3

    Jeff, I am a mid-40s guy, who did a bunch of weightlifting 15-20-25yrs ago, but after having my kids, life happened, and I got out of it.
    With the pandemic and working from home, I cleaned up a spare room in the basement and started setting up my home gym and then slowly started making some progress. I lost a bunch of weight (30+lbs), was eating better, drinking less, feeling better, and I really started building some momentum. Anyway - about 8 weeks ago, I started getting some shoulder pain and it kicked my ass - losing my momentum "caused" me to start regressing back into my old bad habits (it's amazing how fast that happens).
    I watched this video a few weeks ago, and you've really turned me around. Your positive attitude about working around issues like mine was so inspiring, and so necessary. I've been following your guidance and I'm already starting to feel the difference, and I can sleep better at night because my shoulders aren't hurting.
    I'm not sure if you read these comments but I really had to say thanks.

    • @wasteddude
      @wasteddude Рік тому +1

      Glad to hear you're doing better, brother.

  • @hightimesfriday
    @hightimesfriday 5 років тому +6

    You're the best. Thanks for all the work you do. You fixed my tennis elbow and now hopefully you can fix my shoulder pain!

  • @DanBeamZ
    @DanBeamZ Рік тому

    Definitely one of the best channels I've ever watched for taking care of the body!