The Arnold Overhead Press Does the Trick

So, I noted in our training diary series over on Muscle Ventures that my shoulder was bugging me a bit.  I think I have tendon issues that flare up from time to time.  As Chris Dorr and Andy have pointed out, it has something to do with bringing my elbows out on the overhead press.

Today, I substituted in Arnold Presses for the overhead press.  As you can see in this video analysis, the Arnold press starts with your elbows down by your side and your hands curled up to your face.  During the whole lift, your arms basically go straight up.  It pulls stress out of the front delts and associated tendons.

Today was Day 4 of hypertrophy.  Nancy was unexpectedly not there (see next post).  For the record, here was the workout:

• Bench Press (60% 1RM):  115 lbs./12 reps X 4 sets
• Incline flye (60%):  30/12X4
• Arnold Press (60%): 30/12X4 (I had to drop weight at the end of the second two sets).
• Cable Lateral (60%): 17.5/10X3
• Shrug (60%): 50/12X4
• Prone dumbbell curl (60%): 25/12X4
• Seated Calf (60%): 120/12X4

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