Shoulder Strength Gains

[EHabs]

Hey,

I've always had various shoulder exercises as part of my routines. Usually just the basics lateral raises, shrugs, press, front raises etc.

However I've noticed recently I haven't been able to make the jump in dumbbell weight for exercises that require them. That is to say that my max reps are increasing with the weight i'm using now, but I sacrifice form (worried about injury, I've always had bad shoulders from sports) when I try moving up in weight and getting to between 6-8 reps a set. Should I keep just pushing my max reps with the current weight or move up and just go until fail (I.E. 4-5 reps)?

Thanks

[VinniePaz]

NEVER SACRAFICE FORM BRO. Being healthy and uninjured > 1 pound onto a 1MR. Do what you can WITH GOOD FORM.

[bzhang9]

push press is your solution
it lets you go 10-20% heavier than strict presses and breaks plateaus like crazy

edit: barbell that is

[BEATR1XK1DDO]

This happened to me as well. When I go up to heavier weights, I have my gym partner hold my wrists sturdy to ensure proper form and prevent injury. My weights have gone up significantly in doing this. Also, when she spots me for overhead dumbbell press, I have her raise my arms to the extended position over my head, then begin the set. Hope it helps.

[chinesemuscle]

Hey,

I've always had various shoulder exercises as part of my routines. Usually just the basics lateral raises, shrugs, press, front raises etc.

However I've noticed recently I haven't been able to make the jump in dumbbell weight for exercises that require them. That is to say that my max reps are increasing with the weight i'm using now, but I sacrifice form (worried about injury, I've always had bad shoulders from sports) when I try moving up in weight and getting to between 6-8 reps a set. Should I keep just pushing my max reps with the current weight or move up and just go until fail (I.E. 4-5 reps)?

Thanks

get a good spotter and have him guide you on your last rep or two. you always want to push yourself but do it safely