Shoulder training can be a double-edged sword.
Sure, everyone loves those side raises with thumbs down to hit the lateral deltoids, but lurking in the shadows is a nasty villain: impingement. Internal rotation from those thumb-down movements puts stress on your rotator cuff, potentially leading to painful pinching in the front of your shoulder. Dealing with subacromial impingement? Not fun. Rehab can be a long, frustrating journey.
Choo Chooo: Dodge the pain train!
There's a smarter way to train your lateral deltoids without risking impingement: Face-down incline bench scaptions. Here's the deal:
Thumbs Up, Pain Down: Lie face down on a 45-degree incline bench with your palms facing inward (thumbs up). This keeps your shoulders externally rotated, protecting your rotator cuff while still sculpting those lateral deltoids.
Delt Activation Overload: Studies show that face-down incline bench scaptions actually activate your deltoids more than similar bent-over variations. More muscle action, less room for injury – win-win!
Check out the fun video I made on this HERE!
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