Is it safe to lower the dumbells further

[RotatorCuff]

Normally, I used to just lower to shoulder height. But I found if I lowered it below shoulder height I got more DOMS the next day and felt a great stretch. My only concern is whether I face an injury risk doing this. Also is it safe to below parallel in dumbell press? Again, great stretch.

 

[bourbonboy]

Without being able to evaluate the rom in your shoulder, I would say no!

 

[Jake]

I think you have to go with your feel, but my bet would be No, especially as you get into heavier loads. Actually, I've been doing Arnolds the way you describe, but only during the first week of 15s- after that I can feel like I'm courting injury, so why take the risk. Be sure what you feel is DOMS and not something more serious!
Jake

 

[Kickboxer]

Yep I agree on that one. Take it easy on the heavier loads. It's so easy to get injured if you over do it.