The no "BS" exercise instruction thread!
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As of late, I've been really emphasizing rear delt work for EVERY client just based on how bad many people's postures are today. And that's directly linked to weak rear delts, traps, rhomboids, etc.
My favorite to instruct is the rope facepull with palms up and arms at 90 degree angle at the end of the movement. Try it.
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Single arm cable crossover for chest work. Saves your shoulders.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_oHWuQhyMY
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For those who have a hard time hitting the inner chest, here's an option I do:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRiiuK_B8Lo
We have soft box jump boxes that I use under the bar instead of a bench since it fits better.
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Never saw this thread before. Realized from the very first post how old it was, but still found myself having to bite my lip to keep from responding to some of the posts, lol.
Here's a question for you consistent with this thread, having to do with DB shoulder overhead presses. Specifically, the weight I use is heavy enough that I'm having trouble getting the DB into position in the first place. Once I have the DB above my head I'm able to complete all reps just fine, but lifting the DB from the floor to overhead is the problem. Besides asking somebody else to assist, any suggestions how to do it by myself?0 -
Never saw this thread before. Realized from the very first post how old it was, but still found myself having to bite my lip to keep from responding to some of the posts, lol.
Here's a question for you consistent with this thread, having to do with DB shoulder overhead presses. Specifically, the weight I use is heavy enough that I'm having trouble getting the DB into position in the first place. Once I have the DB above my head I'm able to complete all reps just fine, but lifting the DB from the floor to overhead is the problem. Besides asking somebody else to assist, any suggestions how to do it by myself?
I don't heavy dumbbell press anymore and if I do heavy shoulder presses, I usually just go to the Smith machine and put a vertical bench underneath it.
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Hmm, Smith machine. I've been doing heavy DB presses because I have limited flexibility in my shoulder joints, which means any BB presses I do tend to result in me arching my back excessively, a recipe for injury. But the Smith machine would eliminate that stabilizing requirement, which may help keep a more erect posture. Sounds worth a try...0
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