Why can't I do behind the neck presses Coach? It's hard to use DB's at my gym cuz I slam them on the floor a little, then someone always comes up to me telling me I am not supposed to do that and then I laugh at them, then the manager comes up to me and I laugh at him and it's just a big mess.
1. Don't slam the DB's. Not being a dick BUT..............if you have to slam or even drop the weights they are too heavy to begin with.
2. Some people believe there is nothing wrong with behind the presses or behind the pulldowns until I point out what the possibilities of injury are. The problem is (and this is primarly my research with the assistance of Mike Boyle) shoulder impingment syndrom can happen, that is basically when the bones in the upper arm or shoulder are not aligned correctly and narrows the space around where the muscles of your shoulders, subscapular and traps move. When you have the bar above your head it's usually the correct mechanics, but as you lower the bar you have to move your head slightly forward and externally rotating the shoulder and girdle. As you lower the load more it causes the misalignment causing the space to get smaller and eventually pinching that nerve. And yes, Rimbaud is also correct if you went down too far.
I've said time and time again.........stay off of the machines ESPECIALLY when it comes down to overhead pressing. There is little if any function. I can't remember the last time I used a smith machine for any type of press.
1. Ice it for 20 min
2. 800mg ibuprofin
3. Go to the doc asap. If it is impingment syndrom get treated right away.