Too much shoulder work on EDTs?

Shayner · Post by **Shayner** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 8:48 pm

I'm just wondering if you guys think I have too much shoulder work in my upper body EDT blocks.

SCT #1: Decline Bench (5-15s)

EDT #1: Incline DB Press/1 Arm DB Rows

SCT #2: Seated BB Press (5-15s)

EDT #2: Seated DB Press/Upright Rows

I'm just a little worried that 3 exercises in a row target my shoulders either primarily or secondary.

JlCh · Post by **JlCh** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 1:25 am

No bicep work? I found between the static holds and incline press my shoulders tend to get hit decently well. Thing I find that lacks behind in progress is generally my bis.

Edit: In BP runs* anyway.

Shayner · Post by **Shayner** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 4:50 pm

My apologies, I do have another edt block. It is preacher curls and skullcrushers. I have a few shoulder exercises because I feel my shoulders are lacking a bit. I'm just curious if people think that this is too much shoulder work.

RobRegish · Post by **RobRegish** » Sat Aug 24, 2013 5:46 am

Shayner wrote:My apologies, I do have another edt block. It is preacher curls and skullcrushers. I have a few shoulder exercises because I feel my shoulders are lacking a bit. I'm just curious if people think that this is too much shoulder work.

I do think it's a bit much, especially given the delicate nature/injury potential of over-working the shoulder.

If you're interested in a MUCH better shoulder movement, consider the 1arm BB jammer press. Perform these on one knee one arm at a time with the other arm behind your back (eliminates the body english).

By keeping the elbow in line with the body (as opposed to splayed out at a 90 degree angle as in the bench/overhead press), it's a MUCH safer movement.

Hope that helps!