>>513832356
I don't deadlift often, but using a trap bar is safer than a straight bar, you're not bending over and forwards, it's more of a squat action.
>>513832485
>smith machine was invented for people like you, you can still get your sets in without worry
It's the fixed position of the bar that gives me injuries, Same thing happens when I use machines - lots of tendon/ligament injuries over the years. There's no room for movements outside of the fixed range of motion of the machine. Since I went to almost exclusive free weights I've been injury free for a few years now.
>>513832880
>have you tried a cambered bar like a duffalo bar or a multigrip bar like the kadillac bar? those are both a lot easier on my shoulders
See above. I'm too old to do ego lifts anymore. I get in the gym, get the job done, and leave. A power lifter I know gave me the dumbbell / decline bench tip to take the strain off my shoulders when I told him about the shoulder injury. Works like a charm.
>>513833164
>>Dumbbell pressing 70s is impressive
That's 140 pounds son. Post back here how much you're benching when you're my age.

>>513833053
>but doing it decline not so much.
See above.