Alternative for Floor Press or Close Grip Bench?

[tildenm]

Howdy,    Today was my first day on Shockwave! Enjoyed it. But I was reminded that I have a problem when I try to do either Floor Press or Close Grip Bench. I have a grade 3 separated shoulder (no more ligament attaching my right scapula to the collar bone). For either of these versions I don't have anything to leverage off of on that side and the shoulder slips under the collar bone, which hurts and just makes it a drag. Anyone have any ideas for alternatives? I can do skull crushers, tricept ropes, things like that...    Tilden

[Richard Schmitt]

Yeah just swap a movement you can do that works the same muscle. Overheard extensions can work, etc

[tildenm]

Cool, thanks!

[cmgd1]

Have you tried reverse grip bench, meant to be good for injured shoulders

[Martin Tran]

Weighted dips work too.

[maxwkw]

Can you do the movement with dumbbells?

[Martin Tran]

Yeah but you won't be able to go as heavy because you'll require more stabilizing muscles in the movement.

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