Press Protection: A Smarter Shoulder Workout

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An aching shoulder often means impingement. This is usually aggravated with overhead pressing, but pressing on an angle can take tension off the joints. Wedge a bar into a corner and press one end of it on a 45-degree angle (like you’re throwing a lever)—this is called a landmine press. You should also prioritize pulling in your back workouts and do more rear-delt work, as that will help correct the muscle imbalance that set up the injury.

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Quick Tip: More rear-delt and upper-back work will help to balance out the muscles in your shoulders.