Look at this feast!

[lionel]

Haha, just to catch some attention. Don't eat me InH..! Anyway, got a question here, whats the secret to wide shoulders? I know dc advocates compound exercises for shoulders like InH's one which included hammer shoulder press, smith front and back presses. I also remember reading something by dante saying the shoulders of a guys who does compound, heavy exercises with are more likely to grow than those who lateral raise all day long. :showoff: I agree fully with that and have been sticking with the former, but i can't seem to get the 'width' i want. Bottom line is, should i just shut up and rp press to death or is there an alternative?

[USMuscle9403]

You are right, just shut up and lift . There is no other way to do it. Shoulder width takes a long time to achieve, it will come though.

[In-Human]

lionel, lol, good question, I think if you just stick with these compound movements you will be fine, not saying that Laterals will not work, but doing Militaries and Behind the Necks and of course Benching will work your whole shoulder area, my shoulders have come up very nicely...

[In-Human]

lionel, I am still laughing that you got me too look at this thread, am I that obvious?...

[lionel]

Sorry.. don't waste your time on me yeah. We have the bbq/feast at your place since you got promoted to moderator! Woohoo! Remember.. The one where you said you had your own table somewhere esle and won't fight with us over the food..?

[lionel]

takes some time getting used to the

In-Human ?
DOGG pound MOD

Good stuff..

[Shatter]

I think I have the smallest shoulder width on the planet. It really, really sucks. I actually started weight training because of all the shoulder problems that I have and I really struggle to press behind the back.

I don't suppose DC wants to divulge any top-secret information?

[lionel]

Nah, don't fret shatter. Like usmuscle says, shut up and press! Bout your behind the back question, this 'remedy' has been mentioned countless times: go lighter with a controlled eccentric. You have nothing to prove even if you can lift real heavy. Aim for around 20reps if you're doing dc training.

[Shatter]

I'll definitely give it a go. The problem is, I keep dislocating my shoulders, so they're pretty weak. They've certainly improved since I've started weight training.

[In-Human]

Shatter, You may need to srengthen your Stabilizers, yes I said that "word", your Rotator muscles if they can get some more strength with certain exercises it may help your dislocation problem...

[Shatter]

Originally posted by In-Human
Shatter, You may need to srengthen your Stabilizers, yes I said that "word", your Rotator muscles if they can get some more strength with certain exercises it may help your dislocation problem...

Ought oh, you said the's' word! What will the guys at bb.com think? :p

Do you think trying excersises without the smith machine (getting a spotter is no problem for me) would be beneficial or was that just bunk?

[In-Human]

Shatter, IMO, if it means anything, I would go with the Smythe for your shoulder problem, if the angle you do it at is not a problem, it will be easier on you to just push the weight and control it down, until you get stronger, but if the Smythe is not available go with the bench and a spotter, no problem...

[Shatter]

Originally posted by In-Human
Shatter, IMO, if it means anything, I would go with the Smythe for your shoulder problem, if the angle you do it at is not a problem, it will be easier on you to just push the weight and control it down, until you get stronger, but if the Smythe is not available go with the bench and a spotter, no problem...

Thanks for the response - I'll see how it goes. My shoulder is definitely miles stronger than it was when I started. I thought I was completely past my problems until a few days, when I was wrestling a friend (we were drunk) and it popped out. I blame alcohol for all my woes. haha.

[speedR]

I think the compound movements are a must but I also think that the shoulder stretches helped tremendously for bringing out my shoulders. Also, don't forget the rotator cuff or you'll be sorry later on :showoff: <- front press with one arm(big guy)