Anybody got an idea of a good substitute for bench? I separated my AC, and while all the other exercises feel fine, my shoulder still pops and feels sore after I bench. It’s such a core exercise though, so I don’t really know what to replace it with. Any suggestions?
There was a big thread on weighted pushups a while back, but I can’t find it (well I can find it with search, but the link just doesn’t work). Has anybody tried these? Would it be possible to build up a big chest without benching? Thanks,
[quote]illinois492 wrote:
Anybody got an idea of a good substitute for bench? I separated my AC, and while all the other exercises feel fine, my shoulder still pops and feels sore after I bench. It’s such a core exercise though, so I don’t really know what to replace it with. Any suggestions?
There was a big thread on weighted pushups a while back, but I can’t find it (well I can find it with search, but the link just doesn’t work). Has anybody tried these? Would it be possible to build up a big chest without benching? Thanks,
Illinoisan[/quote]
1st, get the buchberger 12 rotator cuff scap program. I had a subluxating shoulder and it helped a ton. Different problem but it will benefit you. As for the bench, perhaps some 3-4 board presses will help, or neutral DB PRess
I use weighted push ups. I’ve used dumbbells placed on my traps, my 70lb daughter with my feet up on a bench, & now a weighted vest. Believe it or not i like them better than benching & feel i get better leverage, a thicker chest, & better functional results that have helped my punching power. Also, i’d suggest dips, but pretend you are doing them like a push up. At the top of the movement your body should be angled forward 45 degrees. (I think this exercised was mentioned in a recent article.)