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Posted: **Tue Jun 02, 2026 2:30 am**

What are your go-to routines for keeping your shoulders healthy during a heavy pressing block? My internal rotation is getting locked up.

Posted: **Tue Jun 02, 2026 2:55 am**

Face pulls with a hold at the peak contraction saved my bench career. Do them before every upper session.

Posted: **Tue Jun 02, 2026 3:40 am**

Don't sleep on the sleeve work. Banded distractions and light kettlebell halos keep things tracking nicely.

Posted: **Tue Jun 02, 2026 4:02 am**

You must check your thoracic extension. If your mid-back is frozen, your shoulders will take a beating.

Posted: **Tue Jun 02, 2026 4:42 am**

Agreed on thoracic mobility. Foam rolling the upper back before benching helps me get a much tighter arch.

Posted: **Tue Jun 02, 2026 5:12 am**

Good points. How many times a week are you guys doing direct rotator cuff work? Is everyday overkill?

Posted: **Tue Jun 02, 2026 5:35 am**

Keep it light if it's every day. I prefer 3 times a week, right at the start of my upper body training days.

Posted: **Tue Jun 02, 2026 6:00 am**

I do banded internal/external rotations as a superset between early warm-up sets. Saves time and gets the blood moving.

Posted: **Tue Jun 02, 2026 6:15 am**

Be careful not to fatigue the small stabilizing muscles right before lifting maximal loads. High reps, ultra-light weight.

Posted: **Tue Jun 02, 2026 6:32 am**

Tried the banded distractions today. Instant relief in the front of the joint. Will stick with this strategy.

Rotator Cuff Health for Heavy Benchers