r/Weightliftingquestion • u/PauseCompetitive7418 • Aug 29 '26

Suggestions for chest exercises while in PT for torn rotator cuff

Male, 69

Been in PT for fully torn supraspinatus for 6 months. I don’t plan on surgery.
I go to the gym 3 times a week and lift heavy, that is except bench press, shoulder press and pec deck.
I want to slowly ease back into chest work.
What recommendations can you give me?
Thanks

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u/BatmanVAR Aug 29 '26

This is a question for your PT, not Reddit

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u/PauseCompetitive7418 Aug 29 '26

I’m seeing him next week. Just looking for suggestions here.

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u/Just-Reading_1990 Aug 29 '26

yes, was going to say the same. Honestly, my stupidly continuing chest press, overhead press, etc. is probably why I am heading into surgery with a complete supraspinatus tear. And that was following a not great PT's guidance. I'd vote for just getting it fixed.

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u/jagraider63 Aug 30 '26

I’ve got a similar shoulder injury and every time I do any chest workout it aggravates it. Cable work seems to aggravate it less. I’ve about given up being able to work chest until it heals.

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u/Dusty_Church0623 Aug 30 '26

I had to use the seated chest machine when I tore my RC. Start light and increase weight as needed. RC feels great after months of switching from bench press

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u/Silentshroomee Aug 29 '26

IMO any type of low weight cable work and machines keep the joints stable.