Davidlbn
Level 5 Valued Member
I've been at S&S for a while. I'm past timeless simple and now starting to integrate a 36 into my workouts.
I would like to do attend an SFG weekend once life is back to normal, and to that end I've started to integrate snatches into my training.
However I always have left shoulder pain for a few days after a snatch session.
I have had my form evaluated both on this forum and by a good SFG and everything seems sound.
My left shoulder has always been a sore point, from years of paddling and swimming aggravated by bench presses. Basically overworked. Yes, I've seen a medical specialist and been treated for rotator cuff (often!) and bicep tendonitis in the past. I'm familiar with this pain! I'm 57, so old issues take their toll.
After a few months on S&S the shoulder pain went away.
I'm able to integrate moderate weight presses with no issues. I've recently been doing 2 days S&S (32-36kg) and 2 days MTC with 20kg. No problem.
I do get a twinge, but nothing serious, when pressing my 36, which I don't do very often, just to check my single rep max max is still there, maybe once a month or so.
So, do I stop snatching and give up on SFG in the interests of long term shoulder health? Or do I need to set a longer time line and start lighter?
Current snatch practice is either 20 x 5 OTM @ 24kg. Or 10 x 5L+5R @ 20kg (untimed).
Normally done after MTC.
Advice appreciated, thanks.
I would like to do attend an SFG weekend once life is back to normal, and to that end I've started to integrate snatches into my training.
However I always have left shoulder pain for a few days after a snatch session.
I have had my form evaluated both on this forum and by a good SFG and everything seems sound.
My left shoulder has always been a sore point, from years of paddling and swimming aggravated by bench presses. Basically overworked. Yes, I've seen a medical specialist and been treated for rotator cuff (often!) and bicep tendonitis in the past. I'm familiar with this pain! I'm 57, so old issues take their toll.
After a few months on S&S the shoulder pain went away.
I'm able to integrate moderate weight presses with no issues. I've recently been doing 2 days S&S (32-36kg) and 2 days MTC with 20kg. No problem.
I do get a twinge, but nothing serious, when pressing my 36, which I don't do very often, just to check my single rep max max is still there, maybe once a month or so.
So, do I stop snatching and give up on SFG in the interests of long term shoulder health? Or do I need to set a longer time line and start lighter?
Current snatch practice is either 20 x 5 OTM @ 24kg. Or 10 x 5L+5R @ 20kg (untimed).
Normally done after MTC.
Advice appreciated, thanks.