You may have rotator cuff impingement syndrome because of overdeveloped pectoralis (chest muscles) leading to impingement of your rotator cuff when you raise your arm.

Whether you sit at a desk, workout in the gym these muscles get short and tight and the opposite muscles, your shoulder blade muscles or shoulder retraction muscles get weak .

Here’s what you can do:

1. Cut down on the push ups and bench press exercises.

2. Start working out more your shoulder blade muscles to even out the muscle imbalance in your shoulder girdle that is leading to impingement.

Here is a sample exercise you can do:

1. Inverted rows. Increase your reps over the next few months. Avoid the push-ups and pecs exercises. This will help rebalance your shoulder joint.

Exercise to avoid:

Push ups and bench press, lay off for a few weeks until your shoulder heals.

Specific stretches and exercises are the key to avoiding rotator cuff syndrome and impingement. Be sure to check out the $7 course, click on the link on the top right.

All the best,

Peter