March 5, 2004, Newsletter Issue #92: Save Your Shoulders

Tip of the Week

Behind the neck presses and pulldowns used to be very common exercises, but now we know they can put too much stress on the rotator cuff for many people. The solution is simple. Do your lat pulldowns to your chest, not your neck. They are more effective that way anyhow. Barbell military presses? Again, do those in front of your head, not in back (or use dumbbells and press up past your ears). Many gyms still have a bench with a bar set up for behind-the-neck presses. If you are experienced, you may be able to sit on this backwards and do your presses in front. Otherwise, use a power rack. Always be careful with overhead exercises. Don`t use max weight (unless you are a competitive Olympic lifter).

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