--- title: Pain with bench press or push-ups? You need some shoulder stability! description: "If you’re feeling like you can’t push weight like you want or are dealing with pain in the front of your shoulders.\n\n…add this Lat Lock move to your warm-up!\n\nDr. Clayton demonstrates this simple yet challenging move that will help you build stability in your shoulders so you can get back to pain-free push days!\n\nGive it a try and let us know how it goes!" image: https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/hubfs/lat%20lock.png --- [Skip to main content](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/blog/pain-with-bench-press-or-push-ups-you-need-some-shoulder-stability#main) [![Logos (1)-1](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos%20(1)-1.png?width=110&height=110&name=Logos%20(1)-1.png) ![Logos (1)](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos%20(1).png?width=250&height=250&name=Logos%20(1).png) ![Logos (1)](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos%20(1).png?width=250&height=250&name=Logos%20(1).png) ![Logos (1)](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos%20(1).png?width=100&height=100&name=Logos%20(1).png)](https://www.teamnaturalwellness.com/) - [Home](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com) - [About Us](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/-about-us) - [Show submenu for Free Resources Free Resources](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/free-resources) - [Testimonials](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/resources/testimonials) - [Show submenu for Services Services](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/services) - [Manual Therapy](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/services/traditional-manual-therapies) - [Dry Needling](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/services/functional-dry-needling) - [IASTM](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/services/iastm-graston) - [Myofascial Cupping](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/services/myofascial-cupping) - [Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/pelvic-floor-physical-therapy) - [Nutrition](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/services/nutrition) - [Pickleball](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/services/pickleball) - [Small Group Training](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/services/small-group-training) - [Affiliate Program](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/services/affiliate-program) - [Blog](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/blog) - [Events](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/services/events-workshops) - [Contact](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/contact) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Home](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com) - [About Us](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/-about-us) - Show submenu for Free Resources Free Resources - Free Resources - [Free Resources](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/free-resources) - [Testimonials](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/resources/testimonials) - Show submenu for Services Services - Services - [Services](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/services) - [Manual Therapy](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/services/traditional-manual-therapies) - [Dry Needling](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/services/functional-dry-needling) - [IASTM](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/services/iastm-graston) - [Myofascial Cupping](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/services/myofascial-cupping) - [Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/pelvic-floor-physical-therapy) - [Nutrition](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/services/nutrition) - [Pickleball](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/services/pickleball) - [Small Group Training](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/services/small-group-training) - [Affiliate Program](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/services/affiliate-program) - [Blog](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/blog) - [Events](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/services/events-workshops) - [Contact](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/contact) - [Book an appointment NOW](https://intakeq.com/booking/wnvzjm) [Book an appointment NOW](https://intakeq.com/booking/wnvzjm) Blog Categories ### Pain with bench press or push-ups? You need some shoulder stability! If you’re feeling like you can’t push weight like you want or are dealing with pain in the front of your shoulders. …add this Lat Lock move to your warm-up!   Dr. Clayton demonstrates this simple yet challenging move that will help you build stability in your shoulders so you can get back to pain-free push days! Give it a try and let us know how it goes!  If you're still having pain or stiffness after trying some of our at-home exercises, give us a call or text (316-290-9158). We'd LOVE to help you figure out the source of your pain and move past it.  [![Book a Discovery Call](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/24299954/interactive-123501108599.png)](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJiwEhVMJA99DJ1TgDxwN2bODvjnHmMFWSHqXPf%2FvIAKRowK2S2CfcbOQBYwzBzyD%2BFmd%2B5vtUFPDjTGZFvk7bGItypM0EtdJeev7naAuX%2By%2B7njrJZeuCf7PtuGH3xY98JYG5ImJD0wf1aszag2ukeXk66nRxusxDMSkVVIfLBTO0yWdHY0blBKQ6jI7L%2BeP31as650iRk87WU4EXMahh88Qw8av2jOQ94od4CzPAkVA%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=123501108599&portalId=24299954)   ###### Tags: [function friday,](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/blog/tag/function-friday) [video,](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/blog/tag/video) [mobility,](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/blog/tag/mobility) [Dr. Clayton,](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/blog/tag/dr-clayton) [at home exercises,](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/blog/tag/at-home-exercises) [performance,](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/blog/tag/performance) [warmup,](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/blog/tag/warmup) [shoulder,](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/blog/tag/shoulder) [back](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/blog/tag/back) ![Dr. Clayton Dir, PT, DPT](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/hs-fs/hubfs/clayton.jpeg?width=50&height=50&name=clayton.jpeg) Post by [Dr. Clayton Dir, PT, DPT](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/blog/author/dr-clayton-dir-pt-dpt) Jan 19, 2023 1:30:00 PM Clayton earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2020 from Wichita State allowing him to combine his love for the human body and helping clients improve their health while building strength and resiliency. “I thoroughly enjoy walking the path alongside my client and guiding him or her to being in control of his or her health.” After experiencing the “traditional” line of physical therapy in other outpatient clinics, he knew there was a more client-centered approach that could provide long-term access to care and improved results. “Our current medical system often prioritizes injections and surgeries over conservative care. After helping numerous clients eliminate pain and return to their activities, I’m confident there are many cases that can avoid unnecessary surgeries” Clayton is trained in a variety of manual therapy techniques and certified in Functional Dry Needling. In his time away from the clinic he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters, with adventure and activities such as working out, hiking, kayaking, yard games, and anything new to stay active. He also enjoys vacations of all kinds from weekend road trips to cruises! ### Comments [![Team Natural Wellness](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/hs-fs/hubfs/**NWPT.png?width=83&height=90&name=**NWPT.png)](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com) - [Home](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com) - [About Us](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/-about-us) - [Free Resources](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/free-resources) - [Services](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/services) - [Blog](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/blog) - [Events](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/services/events-workshops) - [Contact](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/contact) **Natural Wellness Physiotherapy ** (316) 290-9158 309 S. 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