behind the neck...

[markshark]

...shoulder presses. just a question, how far down you guys go usually? i fucked up my rotator cuff on my left shoulder a few years ago and i cant go all the way down but go about to where my ears line up because any lower aggravates my shoulder. is this not low enough and am i just wasting my time doing this exercise without full contraction? ive heard youre not supposed to go all the way down on this exercise anyways, but any opinions?

 

[Scotsman]

I try to take it to the base of the skull, just about the same depth you do.

Cheers,
Scotsman

 

[Neo22]

If you fucked up your rotator cuff then this isn't the exercise for you

 

[tommymac]

behind the neck press all the way down to 1 millimetre above my upper back area

best exercise for me i believe

 

[bignate73]

worthless exercise.

risk outweighs benefits IMO.

take em to the front and keep your elbows a bit tucked in front of you and you shouldnt have any more rotator issues.

 

[Scotsman]

worthless exercise.

risk outweighs benefits IMO.

take em to the front and keep your elbows a bit tucked in front of you and you shouldnt have any more rotator issues.

True, unless like me your shoulders sit really far back so the motion is more natural. I feel pain in my shoulders when I do front presses unless I lean back a lot.

Cheers,
Scotsman

 

[bignate73]

really? wow!

I just tuck my elbows a bit forward and look up and i'm fine.