Simply strong
Level 4 Valued Member
I watched an interview with mark Rippetoe in which he said to avoid shoulder impingement you should shrug at the top of a press. Aparently pulling the shoulder down angles the scapula toward the ligaments of the shoulder. I previously thought it was impossible to impinge the shoulder in overhead movements.
It’s my understanding that SF teaches a packed shoulder during overhead movements.
When I press a bar I like to internally rotate my humerus slightly at the top (like at the top of a jerk) but this isn’t possible with the narrower grip Ive found Im stronger using.
Is one or the other inherently unsafe/unhealthy for the shoulders?
What is the healthiest position for the shoulders to be in during a press?
It’s my understanding that SF teaches a packed shoulder during overhead movements.
When I press a bar I like to internally rotate my humerus slightly at the top (like at the top of a jerk) but this isn’t possible with the narrower grip Ive found Im stronger using.
Is one or the other inherently unsafe/unhealthy for the shoulders?
What is the healthiest position for the shoulders to be in during a press?