Cathe.....

Hi Crystal!
Handstand pushups...I have never tried those. Maybe I will give it a try. The only thing is it's bodyweight only so how would I move up in weight?
Thanks for the suggestion!
Trevor :)
 
Another great idea I never thought of trying. Thanks! I haven't done alot of pre-exhaust work so maybe that's the way to go with some of these.
Trevor
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Thank you Roe for the great advice!
Do you think I could eliminate overhead press and go with shrugs, lateral raises and front raises only? Would all of the muscles be hit with these?
Trevor:)
ps --sorry Cathe, I know this long post in here is violating about 8 forum commandments. I hope you'll let me slide this one time. :p
 
<Long, slow whistle> Trevor, you are a god! Help me, please! I reach my limits with 12 pound dumbells or a 25 pound barbell. I have done CTX all week and today happens to be All Step and shoulders but I am rolling over to biceps because my deltoids are so sore from the back, chest and triceps work I have done the last three days?? What's up with that? I blame my parents. Somehow that have managed to mix my DNA with that of a chicken and that must explain these scrawny legs and shoulders! But what the heck, Chicks rule! http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/chicken.gif
Bobbi :)

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Hi Trevor,

Yes, you could substitue shrugs, lateral raises and front raises for the shoulder press. And tricep extensions since the triceps work too. What I dislike about shrugs is that most people tend to hold tension in the upper back/neck region causing the muscles to become short and tight, and should really be concentrating on stretching that area versus hitting it with weights. So, proceed with caution. I'm not saying you shouldn't do them, but am wondering if the heavy pressing with the Cybex has over-stressed that area.

I suggest free weights for the exercises above. And remember, as Cathe states in one of her videos about shoulder work - "arms elongate, shoulders contract". VERY important cue! I often see people who use free weights for their shoulders lead with the upper back (traps) to assist with a heavy weight load. Better to lighten up and keep form very strick to avoid any injury to the shoulder joint.

Be sure to do enough back work (rows, rear delt flies, etc.) to balance the anterior muscles and you should be on your way!

-Roe
 
Roe, I can send you the exact exercises I am doing and see what you think of them.
Let me know.
Trevor:)
 

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