Shoulder Pain Going Overhead? What Is Your Single Arm Press Left to Right?

Shoulder pain during overhead movements like push press, push jerks, or handstand push ups? Notice that you lean to one side during handstand push ups or you’re compensating to one arm during overhead barbell movements? Mostly likely, you’ve got a left to right strength imbalance.

Here is an easy way to test if you do: find your 8RM STRICT press on both your left & right sides. No usually your legs for momentum — the only body part that should move is the shoulder.

So what did you find? Were you able to press the same weight? Did you only get 8 on one side, but 3 on the other? Did you press 35# with your left for 8 reps, but only 30# for 8 reps on your right?

For optimal shoulder health, the single arm press is one of your go to’s. Need help fixing your shoulder imbalance? Comment below or send us a message!

Here’s how to perform the single arm press:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICKZYMbFnKk

MICHAEL GAINES

Founder & Head Coach

My career started as a personal trainer at your typical “big box” gym franchise. Although it was a challenge from day 1, I was ready for it – clients at 5 am, clients at 9 pm; clients who aspired to be collegiate athletes; clients who had never exercised; clients who wanted a “quick fix” and crash diets; clients who were lost; and clients who were stepping into the gym for the first time.

It was a daily challenge working with a “one size fits all” program and platform created by executives focused on profit over people. Everyone is so different, so why is the program the same for each person?

I became continually frustrated – how was anyone supposed to hit their individual goals with a program created for an “average” person. How were my clients ever going to feel encouraged when their progress and success was based on impossible standards? It was wrong, and I was determined to do something better.

There needed to be a genuine collaboration of long-term strategies aligned with our member’s unique goals and lifestyles. Couple that with a safe place where they are heard, seen, and understood. Where programs for exercise, diet, lifestyle changes, conquering health battles, and gaining control are creatively designed, individually prepared, intelligently managed, and continually monitored. It took some time to get it right, but I finally curated a program in a place where each member is individually recognized, yet part of a like-minded community. A place we call The X…and a program that is Proudly Different.

My name is Michael Gaines, and I am the proud founder and head coach of The X. Before you ask…the answer is yes – I hold numerous certifications and have put in years of research that serves as the backbone of every individual program we curate. Our members are my family, and it’s hard to articulate the joy I get watching them triumph over their health, fitness, and diet battles. The results are real, long-term, and rewarding. Stop in and say hello. Tell us how you define success and we’ll help you get there!

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