Help Unplanned cruise ?

[Scott Stevenson]

Yeah I understand what you mean.. I know upright rows are a no go for me so avoid at all costs. I kind of fancied testing the water a little by hitting some out of the norm compound exercises (for me anyway) as there is only so much progression one can make by using the same shoulder press machine and side/rear delt variations (5's, straight sets, 21's). Obviously these still seem to be out of bounds which is frustrating as I literally have to use the "one" shoulder press machine for all if not the majority of my loading sets.. I have literally done every variation in the book, single arm, alternate press, palms facing etc etc.. even with all this I still plateau pretty easy here hitting it nearly every week and feel I am missing out on significant shoulder development but I guess it is what it is.

I am seeing a specialist tonight and supplementing with a tonne of curcumin multiple times a day in order to reduce the inflammation.

Are the exercises you're using causing pain, during or after, that are obviously due to the training?...

Are you making gains elsewhere in size and strength?...

The curumin should have a noticeable anti-inflammatory / analgesic effect, but if you're using it to mask the pain, you're not doing yourself any good.

Plus, even if you're taking in a "tonne" of it, it may not be the right kind or amount.

As an aside, I get the feeling you might just want to rant a bit about your struggles, which is fine. IN that case, I'll bow out generally.

If you want to get to the bottom of these kinds of issues, attention to detail, such as responding to each of my suggestions and providing details of your diet (When I bring it up) and supplementation (when you mention it) is helpful. (Not in the business of pulling teeth. )

-S