Getting Back to Heavy Pressing After a Shoulder Injury

[Huntert90]

I hurt my shoulder a few months ago while pressing. It feels better now, but I’m nervous to go heavy again. If you’ve dealt with a shoulder injury, what helped you come back safely and feel confident again?

[ZekeBarBN]

Start lighter than you think you need to. Ego is what gets most shoulders re-injured.

[Jjohnson]

Bands and high-rep warmups helped me a ton. Get blood in there before you even touch real weight.

[Luis-VIP]

I switched to dumbbells for a while. Felt way more natural and easier on the joints than barbell pressing.

[SladeIron]

Don’t skip rear delts and upper back work. Strong back = happier shoulders.

[Huntert90]

Yeah I definitely think I rushed it the first time. Gonna focus on lighter weight, more control and building back slow instead of trying to prove something.

[MorganDsm]

Tempo reps helped me rebuild confidence. Slow on the way down, pause, then press. Way better control.

[MariaSLV]

Also pay attention to pain vs soreness. Slight discomfort is normal coming back, sharp pain is your sign to back off. Play the long game, bro.