Shoulder pain

[Jr_Geezer]

Sorry, Will, warming up with the empty bar today, each rep was more painful than the one before. I take that as a sign to stop, so I did, although I tried a rep at 95 lbs, and that hurt even more.

On the bright side, I pulled 405 for the first time since I fucked up my back in August last year and squatted 335 for the first time since I tore an adductor in January.

[Jr_Geezer]

Sorry, Will, warming up with the empty bar today, each rep was more painful than the one before. I take that as a sign to stop, so I did, although I tried a rep at 95 lbs, and that hurt even more.

So, anyone, am I wrong about not continuing with the bench if each rep got more painful? Any other suggested rehab protocols?
Thanks.

[Jonathon Sullivan]

Don't know...would still like to see video of empty bar bench. There may be a form issue that we can correct easily.

[Jr_Geezer]

Don't know...would still like to see video of empty bar bench. There may be a form issue that we can correct easily.

OK, I'll see what I can do when I get to the gym tomorrow. What would be the best angle for the video?
Thanks.

[Jonathon Sullivan]

OK, I'll see what I can do when I get to the gym tomorrow. What would be the best angle for the video?
Thanks.

Search function.

[Jr_Geezer]

Search function.

I had a feeling you'd say that. :-)

[Jr_Geezer]

OK, so the sticky said put the camera about where the spotter would stand, looking down at about 45 degrees, so here it is, empty bar:

https://1drv.ms/v/s!Av_qR2rV1-U9gfUo2DL4r9c43rmQXA

Unfortunately, the guy I asked to take the video wasn't totally familiar with my phone (or I didn't set it up right), so I only got the two last reps, didn't notice until he had left. Hopefully you can still make some observations. Not much noticeable pain during the set. I did presses after, up to 125 x 5, with a narrower grip than usual and had minor discomfort. If my shoulder had not been hurting, I had 147.5 x 5 x 3 for presses on the program tonight but I went with Will's suggestion of low volume and moderate weight.

Input, suggestions much appreciated!

[Jr_Geezer]

My shoulder is more sore now than it was before my workout yesterday and the pain seems to have spread a bit even. Is this to be expected or am I doing something wrong? How do I know if things are getting worse or better? Well, better I can probably figure out on my own, but worse, I'm not sure.

[Robert Santana]

My shoulder is more sore now than it was before my workout yesterday and the pain seems to have spread a bit even. Is this to be expected or am I doing something wrong? How do I know if things are getting worse or better? Well, better I can probably figure out on my own, but worse, I'm not sure.

I'd control the tempo more on these. You are letting the bar drop more than I like. The eccentric should feel like work but not "super slow" style necessarily. Try 3 second tempos and focus on keeping the chest up. Hope this helps my friend!

[Jr_Geezer]

I'd control the tempo more on these. You are letting the bar drop more than I like. The eccentric should feel like work but not "super slow" style necessarily. Try 3 second tempos and focus on keeping the chest up. Hope this helps my friend!

Thanks for the input, Robert. As these were with an empty bar, I wasn't all that concerned with controlling the descent. It's a very different story when I have some weight on the bar, though. Then, it definitely feels like work and I do my best to control the descent.

So far the pain is about the same and I haven't worked out for four days. I'm heading out of town for most of next week and won't have the opportunity to train. I'll update when I get back and have a workout under my belt.