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What exercise would you recommend instead of any over-head presses for Delts? -StOrY
First off, where can you find a smith machine where you can actually do standing presses? And, I am short. Not being a smart ass what so ever, but, I have never seen one that's high enough and I train at a 24Hr Fitness where they would have every type of machine that makes no sense.
I've had a bad left patella ever since i dislocated it in the 8th grade. One thing I noticed is that leg extensions kill it. A few weeks ago I was doing leg extensions (should have known better) and the knee dislocated during the set. It was painful to say the least!
What type of shoulder routine can you gain muscle without pressing towards the sky ?
I just can't imagine gaining alot of muscle from just lateral raises etc. etc.
NEVER PUSH ANYTHING OVER YOUR HEAD.......YOU ARE ASKING FOR ROTATOR CUFF PROBLEMS
Just as I said. Leg extentions have there uses in rehab. Mainly spains
stretched legaments and torn tendons. No I would not recommend
this for a dislocation of the knee cap. course anything you do could
cause another dislocation since this has been an on going problem
in your case.
NEVER PUSH ANYTHING OVER YOUR HEAD.......YOU ARE ASKING FOR ROTATOR CUFF PROBLEMS
In rehabs, squats are better as they are more natural, recruit stabilizers, and put less torque and sheering forces on the knees.
And that's your opinion and I'll respect that but I still disagree to a point.
I'll use my self as an example. I injured both knees years ago playing
football and squating was out of the question. Seated leg presses from then
on. At 285lbs I tried to squat just my weight about a
year ago and felt more discomfort then just putting on 40lbs lbs and
pumping 10 to 12 reps on a seated leg extention. Not looking to gain any
muscle of course but just to tone abit thats all.
And again no offence but I've been to a few rehab centers and some of
the things they had me do
Now unless they've changed the style of leg extentions back in the 70's and 80's
most team trainers and Doctors highly recommended them for minor injuries
Gale Sayers swore by them.
NEVER PUSH ANYTHING OVER YOUR HEAD.......YOU ARE ASKING FOR ROTATOR CUFF PROBLEMS
Ahh Come on. If you say A you have to say B...
Give us a sample workout for gaining mass on the shoulders without pushing overhead.
I TOTALLY AGREE!! GREAT POST!!!
What type of shoulder routine can you gain muscle without pressing towards the sky ?
I just can't imagine gaining alot of muscle from just lateral raises etc. etc.