militaries behind the back?

[handsomer]

Looking for advice if anyone on here recommends doing these. I started doing them standing behind the neck militaries but some dude at the gym told me that they weren't good for my shoulders, too much pressure on them. They are easy for me to do and they give me a nice burn but I don't want injuries.

 

[SteveMobsterG]

Very few people can do these long term and not have damage to their shoulder joint

 

[stevesmi]

yeah i would agree with that guy and even regular militaries and inclines put a tremendous amount of pressure on the shoulders. when i interviewed frank zane he mentioned that to me and it is right. we overtrain shoulders way too much as it is, you really do not and should not even target them

 

[MasonicBodybuilder]

I do not recommend doing any exercise behind the head/neck. As mentioned already, it puts great strain on the shoulders.

 

[Tazz]

I do not recommend doing any exercise behind the head/neck. As mentioned already, it puts great strain on the shoulders.

i agree 1000%

 

[RickRock13]

I dont recommend them at all. Same goes for behind the neck pulldowns. You'll greatly increase risk of injury

 

[cbbram]

i can't do them... hurt my shoulders also. i've seen others do them without any issues

 

[ghettostudmuffin]

First time I ever got hurt was doing standing behind the neck barbell press. I think I was about 14-15 at the time, and I remember it set me back weeks in my lifting.

And 20+ years later may very well have something to do with my shoulders needing to be babied.