Shouder pain and programming ajustments

Medical Q&A [Moderated]
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53 yr old male on 5th week of the GPP/Hypertrophy template

3 weeks ago felt shoulder pain while doing flat DB press on an RPE 8 set. The only time I notice it unless I am training is when I reach across my chest,with some pain and limited range of motion.When I train it bothers me most when I incline barbell press,some on flat bench and not at all on overhead press although I have decreased the weight and sets on a what feels right basis. In other words,guessing at what is the best way to go about dealing with it.

My question is,would it be best to lower the RPE,decrease work sets or simply try eliminating a day of any kind of pressing.

Thanks in advance IndyD

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I’d lower the RPEs and consider substituting movements from those that you’re most sensitive to (like incline pressing) to those you’re less sensitive to (like overhead pressing or some other form of pressing).