Prevent Shoulder Injuries With Rear Delt Flyes

[TheBazzrt]

I like doing them sitting on a bench, place my chest on my knees and raise the dumbbells. Rear delts are one of the most neglected muscles imo.

[Beaverhook15]

you look like a jacked steve-o

[owynsimms]

thumbs up for three days grace in the background :)

[HooligannSTR]

Both of my shoulders are messed up.. I've never done rear delt exercises.. time to start.

[xjxspartanxjx]

Great video, but i have a question. I also have that ''clicking'' (i injured both of my shoulders 4 months ago). After the injuries i did the mistake to take again heavy weights and had little pain to no pains but also the feeling of dislocation. Anyway, now i changed everything to safer exercises, lighter weight and more reps, but i am afraid of that clicking. Move to heavy or not? what do you suggest? I would aprecciate your answer.

[leemhayward]

@xjxspartanxjx

Clicking in the joints is normal, I have some clicks in my joints as well. As long as the clicking doesn't cause any pain or discomfort it's ok.

[xjxspartanxjx]

@leemhayward It is a bit discomfort...Could you please tell how to rehab them? I have seen many of your videos, but i don't understand what to do. I mean leave the weights and focus on rehab or light weights and rehab together? Please give me a handle...or a shoulder!

[leemhayward]

@xjxspartanxjx

It would be a good idea to visit a physiotherapist who can see you in person and better diagnose your shoulder problems. If you are feeling pain that's not a good sign, you shouldn't ignore this.

[xjxspartanxjx]

@leemhayward Ok, i understand. Doctor or physiotherapist? They are the same for these problems?

[leemhayward]

@xjxspartanxjx

I'd go to see a physiotherapist who is used to working with athletes and dealing with sports related injuries.

[ilikeamp]

thanks!

[winchesterX1000]

helpful thanks Lee :) funny thing the song on in the background is in my workout playlist, 'i hate everything about you' by three days grace haha xD lol

[ankitchawla86]

hi Lee,

Is it OK to do cardio- work-out after weight training ??

[leemhayward]

@ankitchawla86

Yes, it's ok to do cardio after weight training.

[Fitange]

Ooh that's a good one. Thanks for this video

[WassupTara]

He does look like a ripped version of steve-o! Haha thats awesome. & I'm pretty sure he's from Dublin? Even better.

Btw, I'm a chick & your videos are helpful even to me! Thanks xo

[eplumain]

I am crazy about shoulders exercices or I was, til rotator cuff went, because of boxing, too much frontal workout, since then I 've been doing a lot ot pouring can repetitions (lateral raises with twisting forward) light and good for stretching the rear delts, among others

[n1alicenchains]

I wish my gym would play rock music......im stuck wit constant hip hop techno....thank god for ipods'

[Sandtrigganigga]

HEY LEE! Ive been lifting weights for like a year now and got some good results on my squats and dead lifts. I have some weird problem where every time i raise my left shoulder to the side and bring it down it makes some weird clicking sound. When i do bench press it hurts sometimes. Please give me some shoulder strengthening exercises.

[leemhayward]

@Sandtrigganigga

Do a video search for "Rotator Cuff Exercises For Rehabing Shoulder Injuries" that's my latest video on shoulder training.

[Sandtrigganigga]

@leemhayward Thank you very much Lee for responding to my question. I am honored to have such a competent individual in the field of body building giving me advice. Sadly i found out today that i have a rotator cuff tear! Please my friend advise me of some exercises that i may perform to get that rotator cuff back to normal. I can still move it around but i want it to heal as soon as possible. I am addicted to the gym and i am eager to workout, so i would like it to heal as quickly as possible.

[leemhayward]

@Sandtrigganigga

Do a search for one of my recent videos called: "Rotator Cuff Exercises For Rehabing Shoulder Injuries"

[jonnyI3]

Hey if you do it in a reverse seated position on the pec deck is that just as good?

[leemhayward]

@jonnyI3

Yes the reverse pec deck is an awesome rear delt exercise as well.

[eplumain]

@jonnyI3 less isolation I reckon because of the lower grip that hit the dorso muscles

[vengergod2]

my shoulders click when i do this is this normal

[leemhayward]

@vengergod2

Yeah, that's actually quite common to have a clicking noise in your shoulders. I get it as well.

[kenmasters8]

@vengergod2 is this dangerous or a clue to a potential injury? my left shoulder clicks but not my right? what exactly is going on here?

[TheNoisePolluter]

He gave me the middle finger at 0:26 I'm offended ...LoL J/K

[DuckHeadlolz]

Cheers Lee!

[classical001]

are steveo´s from jack ass olders brother?

[URehab]

Great advice, I've been telling people the same thing for years but most don't listen. Strong rear deltoids (and back) are critical to preventing and rehabilitating anterior shoulder impingement syndrome, the most common injury in the gym.

[omfggoogle]

I snaped one of these bands doing my tri's and injured my hand. Make sure you use strong bands.

[dickravis]

wish i'd looked this up before i went all gung ho at the gym :(

my left shoulder creaks and pops like a rusty gate.

[aboctok]

Lee, how come we are deliberately using a rubber band? Why wouldn't the cable pulleys work just as nicely for this? I've been thinking that I was obtaining just this type of benefit from reverse cable flyes.

[auron130]

Hey that's great advice! Thanks alot. As you said, most injuries stem from a shoulder injury. I have a partial torn tendon in my shoulder and it sometimes affects my performance on bench press. I am so going to include this in my routine! In fact I'm gona go nuts on this routine. One question though, how many set and reps would you suggest.

[Chad1737]

What is the best way to treat a rear shoulder injury such as this? I believe I may have this injury. Every time I try benching,push ups, or any other similar exercise I feel a sharp pain in my rear shoulders. What should I do

[shouv]

Rear delt flys are a must .. I have seen great results and stenght gain from this exercise. I go for high reps on 160deg inclined bench. Also if you are a beginner you can do reverse on the pectoral fly machine.

[diroshan1987]

oh god... less pain... im goin more weight in bench press.. thnx a lot

[BrazucaNY]

Mister lee add I will add this to my Pre Workout Warm Up Exercise Routine

[krewskaterxx]

does this excercise help build up your shoulders?

[sharmano]

@krewskaterxx yeah the back of them

[codeman3788]

this guy looks like a jacked up steve-o cool stuff tho

[187KrAyZiE187]

@codeman3788 ahaha man i was just thinkin the same thing!

[sudatsun]

Is there any alternative to this? Cos my gym doesn't has these kinda rubber bands. Can I do this with dumbbells?

[phili878]

take 4$, go to a sports store, buy one, bring it to the gym.... come on guys, do some critical thinking and take actions instead of just always asking and waiting for the easiest solutions

[Brad4Rubik]

Do a reverse chest fly either laying on a bench (lose full range of motion because of the floor) or simply leaning over.

[TheKingOfSting32]

Lee, you frustrate me sometimes, and you'll probably laugh why, and I honestly don't even know why my reason does frustrate me, but you never wear clothes that do your physique justice, and this video is a prime example, you barely look muscular at all, but I know you're a competitive bodybuilder and it gets me thinking how do you not be a bit egotistical and wear tight tops or show off a bit in videos, I know you're not an egotist but you work so hard and you should be in your videos man!

[Anjohl]

I found Lee by accident, and I tried this technique, along with others, that he mentions in his free "blast your bench" online E-course, and it works.

I have had lingering shoulder injuries for a while now, and I had no idea that it was due to the pesky "mirror muscle" phenomenon! Goo Lee, NFLD'ers 4 life!

[fitimshaqiri]

hello i am 26 and i have injuries my lover back from Bench Press i have pain help me

[slimmyles]

see a doctor. and if possible do more abs/core exercise to prevent future injuries

[fitimshaqiri]

thanks

[slimmyles]

no problem. i was assuming u used proper form. have someone check ur form as well, that's usually how it happens for beginners. i've seen ppl flap around on a bench like a fish. not good. ha

[5513011]

Hey fitness banbs or cables. I use them aswell.

[INFECTEDuhhCOOKIE]

can u do this with dumbells?

[howabunga]

Yes u can do a similar exercise with dumbbells but you will need to either bend over or lay front facing on a bench so the dumbells work against gravity. Don' t be afraid to go up to as many as 15 reps They respond well to high reps. There are plenty of other variations some with a supinated grip, or using cable etc or if u do rows in a particular fashion u can also isolate rear delts.

[INFECTEDuhhCOOKIE]

thanx

[slimmyles]

yes, wich i why i dont' get this video, most gyms dont' have those rubber bands. Just search 'bent over lateral raise'. That is the most common one for rear delts.

[raikkonen85]

plus this is alot cheaper

[pacu123]

This is great for people looking for an alternative to buying expensive machinery or joining a gym which can also be expensive.

[leemhayward]

You can, the purpose of this exercise is to help balance out your shoulder development and hopefully prevent an injury from happening in the first place.

[jgrimmier]

Hey thanks Lee...My past pesonal trainer actually showed me this workout a while back...He said that its also quite a good exercise to get that V shape, aswell as its a good to superset after calbe rows...Keep the emails coming buddy :)

[seoul588]

Good timing - I just ordered the T. Owens bands (don't laugh). Thanks for the vid, Lee.