5x5 injury advice thanks

[Badger 1486]

Hi all.

I am considering a routine change and giving the stronglift 5x5 a whirl.

Problemo is I am carrying a shoulder injury which is aggravated by over head press (of any weight) and bench press (heavy weight)

These are 2 of the few compounds that 5x5 wants me to do, so if I don't do them properly or by swapping them... Is there any point in doing 5x5??

Thanks

[JC82]

Maybe if you start light with the whole thing (ie the bar) as the program suggests it may provide a bit of rehab for the shoulders? It isn't going to get heavy until week 6ish anyway. Otherwise I'd wait till you get your shoulder fixed before starting anything new mate

[Badger 1486]

Hi. True, I shall give it a go and hope light is the way forward. I did give it a complete break from all work but I have grown so frustrated at not gyming and watching all the hard work slip away that I just have to do something now.

Any suggestions if I do have to swap ohp for a completely different exercise?