Hi Alice.. thank you for reading and for your comment. This is a very safe movement when done correctly with appropriate weight or no weight at all, which is an option (PVC or broomstick) that I highlight in the post. When people blow out knees or shoulders during weightlifting, it is often because they added too much weight before mastering the mechanics. This is why I took great care to include a video with a progression to highlight and break down the SDLHP movement into its components using a PVC pipe. Also, I have always encouraged in my newsletters to seek out a pain-free range of motion and to stay true to that. Lastly, when this movement is done correctly, the shoulders are really secondary. The power from this movement comes from the hamstrings and hip extension, which floats the bar upward with the shoulders assisting the rise of the bar. So if one is experiencing shoulder impingement or pain, it may be due to a flaw in the mechanics or the selected weight is too heavy. But if a movement is just not comfortable for you, by all means, take a pass. Not every movement is for everyone. Thanks again for your comment. :)
Love the info, but I’m really surprised you’re recommending SDLHP. I have seen MANY people saying this specific movement blew out their shoulder / caused a bad impingement. Having already had shoulder issues, I’m quite certain this exercise is a “no” for me. Considering your “older athlete” audience, perhaps you could recommend a pulling exercise that doesn’t put the shoulders in such a risky position.
Hi Alice.. thank you for reading and for your comment. This is a very safe movement when done correctly with appropriate weight or no weight at all, which is an option (PVC or broomstick) that I highlight in the post. When people blow out knees or shoulders during weightlifting, it is often because they added too much weight before mastering the mechanics. This is why I took great care to include a video with a progression to highlight and break down the SDLHP movement into its components using a PVC pipe. Also, I have always encouraged in my newsletters to seek out a pain-free range of motion and to stay true to that. Lastly, when this movement is done correctly, the shoulders are really secondary. The power from this movement comes from the hamstrings and hip extension, which floats the bar upward with the shoulders assisting the rise of the bar. So if one is experiencing shoulder impingement or pain, it may be due to a flaw in the mechanics or the selected weight is too heavy. But if a movement is just not comfortable for you, by all means, take a pass. Not every movement is for everyone. Thanks again for your comment. :)
Love the info, but I’m really surprised you’re recommending SDLHP. I have seen MANY people saying this specific movement blew out their shoulder / caused a bad impingement. Having already had shoulder issues, I’m quite certain this exercise is a “no” for me. Considering your “older athlete” audience, perhaps you could recommend a pulling exercise that doesn’t put the shoulders in such a risky position.