How to Improve the Health of the Shoulder Joint -1

You can find the word shoulder in many popular English idioms. Shoulders are very special. Therefore, having strong shoulders is really advantageous for your body. Moreover, big and strong shoulders also make sure personality more impressive. Throwing, pushing, pulling almost all movements of the upper body involve the shoulder muscle. You cannot lift heavier weights for back and chest exercise if your shoulders are not powerful.  Weak shoulders make you prone to injuries while playing or exercising. Therefore, when you are in the gym, your shoulders need a very special treatment. And, since it is involved in all upper body movements, it is also the most subjected body part to wear and tear.

Sadly, clients eye strong and big shoulders. They want results that are visible to the outside world. Ask your online fitness instructor, there is a result that is not visible, a healthy joint. For massive shoulders, it is important to have healthy shoulder joint. In this series of articles, we are going to share shoulder training tips for healthy joint. 

Front Heavy Overhead Presses

Barbell press, behind the neck press, dumbbell press and there are several other overhead press exercises. All these exercises work on the shoulder musculature in different ways. Consider following examples:

Dumbbell Press

When you are doing dumbbell presses, your upper arms go out to sides. This indicates that the middle delt is positioned in a way to undergo the maximum contraction.

Barbell Press or Arnold Press

Elbows are pulled forward when you are doing barbell presses or Arnold presses. With elbows moving more to the front, anterior delts come into play.

However, this tip is more related to heavy presses. DSC, ATC, CSCS, sports medicine doctor and amateur bodybuilder raises a point here. According to him, the shoulder muscles are in weak anatomical position while doing a shoulder press with a barbell behind the head.

In simple words, the risk of injury and damage is increased when you are lifting heavy weights and taking the bar behind your head. Therefore, when you are lifting heavier weight, always keep the movement in front or keep the weight moderate while performing sets behind your head. 

You do not want to injure your shoulder while exercising. Remember, a healthy joint is important for a big and strong shoulder.