Why do board press?

Why do board press? For me its due to two bad shoulders

That’s initially why I started the board press. But after doing it a few times I realized my chest felt just as pumped as it did going all the way down to my chest. Why? Most likely the way I’m built, long arms and smaller frame.

I won’t do regular bench press again. My shoulders are too bad and this works my chest enough to keep me going. Just one of those sacrifices on our lifting journeys as we age and accumulate injuries.

Just to give you an idea of the injuries I’ve had:

Right shoulder – Severe AC Sprain and a disclocation. Dislocation led to torn labrum.

Left shoulder – torn rotator cuff.

I’ve not had surgery for any of these. All helped with PT and one steroid injection for the AC injury because it wouldn’t settle. AC sprain happened during heavy incline press. Dislocation on a half pipe, and rotator cuff from surfing.

Anyway, board press is a cool chest variation thats worth trying. Its way more comfortable for me than a floor press. It also helps prevent the dreaded pec tear injury. So give it a try and see how it feels for you!

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