For guys, doing shoulder presses behind the head pushes the shoulders further than they naturally move, which might put extra stress on the joint.

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Overhead shoulder press – In-front of the head or behind the head?

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The study found that when men do overhead presses behind the head, their shoulders have to rotate more than they naturally can, which could lead to injury over time.

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Overhead shoulder press – In-front of the head or behind the head?

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DOI: 10.1016/j.jshs.2013.11.007

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