Behind the neck push press vs infront of the body push press

[konyy]

Which one should I do interms of strengthening the shoulder, what are the pros and cons for both? I started doing behind the back pushpress and seems like my shoulders dont click as if I do them infront. Doing the exercise for power/strength for hockey.
What are your opinions?

[JardmanOLB]

Behind the neck shoulder exercises are extremely bad for your rotator cuff.

[BBofDulok]

Behind the neck shoulder exercises are extremely bad for your rotator cuff.

In my experiences, this hasn't necessarily been so.

The front hits the chest and the front abductors more

behind the back hits your neck/traps/ rear delt(stabilizer) and other back muscles more

I'd say doing it in front of you is more beneficial.

[konyy]

In my experiences, this hasn't necessarily been so.

The front hits the chest and the front abductors more

behind the back hits your neck/traps/ rear delt(stabilizer) and other back muscles more

I'd say doing it in front of you is more beneficial.

Whenever Im doing front push press, there is both clicking in my shoulders soon as I clear my head, when doing them behind the back there seems to be no click...

[JardmanOLB]

I'm just regurgitating what my physio who has his masters told me.

I find benching to your chest, seated military and shrugs will build your shoulders up nicely. Oh and do seated reverse flies to hit your rear delts.

[BBofDulok]

Whenever Im doing front push press, there is both clicking in my shoulders soon as I clear my head, when doing them behind the back there seems to be no click...

I see. Then maybe it would be a good idea to avoid the clicking. Haha. Make sure your shoulder girdle is balanced. If your Bent over rowing more than your benching, then your going to be a lot less prone to injury. It's when the shoulder get's really developed on one side compared to the other that ligaments and tendons are more likely to be damaged by improper form.

Make sure you tuck your elbows into your sides when you press. Pressing with your arms flared to the sides DOES cause shoulder damage.