Get into a half-kneeling stance in front of the barbell. Hold the barbell at shoulder height in the hand nearest your back leg. Press up at about 45 degrees. Lower the barbell back down under control. This exercise should allow you to press without nagging pain or discomfort. It works best in the 6-12 repetition range for 3 to 4 sets on each arm.

Assume a half kneeling position with the knee under your hip, toes tucked, and ribcage down. Shoulder the barbell in one hand and place your other hand on your ribcage to monitor spinal positioning. Once the barbell is in place, take a deep breath and press to lockout by extending the elbow and contracting the deltoid.

Initiate the movement by extending the arm, flexing and abducting the shoulder to rotate the arm as you press above your head. Pause at the top of the motion before reversing the movement to return to the starting position. Complete the desired number of repetitions before switching to the opposite side.

Assume a half kneeling position and attach a handle to a cable stack at chest height. Hold the handle to your chest and assume a hip width stance with one hip in flexion and the other in extension. Press the handle horizontally to extension as you exhale.