Why does the top of my shoulder hurt when I bench press?

Often the cause of shoulder pain from bench press is a strain of the rotator cuff muscles. The rotator cuff is a set of 4 muscles that moves your shoulder. All 4 of these muscles attach to the front of the shoulder which can be the source of pain.

Why is overhead press harder than bench press?

The bench press is considered a horizontal pressing exercise because you press the weight horizontally in relation to your body. The overhead press is considered a vertical pressing movement because you press the weight vertically in relation to your body. Standing means it’s harder to balance a lot of weight.

Does overhead press strengthen rotator cuff?

The press translates extremely well to everyday tasks because it strengthens the rotator cuff in the way it works in real life scenarios – to stabilize the humeral head within the shoulder joint. If you want to train all the muscles of the shoulder, the press is your jam.

How do I get rid of shoulder pain from lifting?

Easy remedies at home

1. Anti-inflammatory medication. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDS) help to relieve pain and lower inflammation.
2. Cold compress. Cold compresses can help reduce swelling in the shoulder.
3. Compression.
4. Heat therapy.
5. Muscle relaxants.
6. Pain medication.
7. Rest and activity modification.

Why do I struggle with overhead press?

You Can’t Control Your Shoulder Blades But your shoulder blades depend on a few muscles, including your upper and lower trapezius and the muscles around your upper ribs (aka serratus anterior). If these muscles are weak, they’ll fail to rotate your scapula up, making your overhead press a struggle.

Are overhead press bad for shoulders?

For clarification – the overhead press does not cause shoulder impingement. Shoulder impingement can certainly be worsened by overhead pressing movements, but in most cases is not caused by pressing overhead.