With tendonitis, is my Power Muscle Burn workout wrong for me?

Caged_Heat

I'm currently being treated for shoulder tendonitis and am improving. I've had it in the left shoulder for some time now, but noticed it started in my right shoulder at the same time I started the Power Muscle Burn workout January 1. Ive never had an issue in this shoulder until now.

The PMB program is based on a combination of 3-5 reps (Power), 6-12 reps (Muscle) and 40 reps (Burn). I like the program but am wondering if any of these methods are hurting me and if I should be doing something else instead.

I'm 63 so I know I'm not as resilient as I once was. I've been in the gym doing machines and DBs for about two years now.

I would appreciate any thoughts on the most effective use of sets and reps for someone with these issues. I don't want to continue to aggravate and undo progress made in therapy. Thank you!

SideSteel

I don't have an immediate answer but since you are being treated for the condition I would ask your physical therapist or practitioner.

I would avoid any movements that cause you pain or irritation in that area. So for example if a bench press irritates your shoulder I would either find a safe way to bench without that irritation or I would replace that movement with something that trains similar muscle groups but avoids irritating the shoulder.

So the short answer: If it hurts, don't do it.

Caged_Heat

SideSteel wrote: »

So the short answer: If it hurts, don't do it.

Thanks! I practice this for sure. I've eliminated/replaced several already.