Tight, Extremely tight!

[Jay01]

So i am doing barbell curls and when i get finished with my set my arms and wrist are EXTREMELY tight. If i twist my forearm slighty it feels REALLY tight, almost like it wants to snap back into the straight position. Its gets so bad when i am done with my set i have to slowly release my grip from the bar. After maybe 1-2 mins it seems to gradually go away. As of this writing its wensday, i worked out monday and i can still fill that tight sensation in my left wrist while typing this post.Whats up?

[HALON]

I have the same problem, make sure you warm up and cooldown for a workout, and always stretch.

[misterhamper]

Isn't it just a huuge pump?

[RWHJR3]

Isn't it just a huuge pump?

I was thinkin the same, lol

[jdmalm123]

Isn't it just a huuge pump?

It probably is a sick pump combined with "growing pains"

a lot of younger/newer lifters get forearm pain/ache in the beginning.
as long as the pain is not sharp, it should go away over time.

[Jay01]

actually i was reading and found out its week forearms,,:). It has something to do with the vains or nerves icant rem.but i read it on this site. And they recom. ez barbell curls and hammer curls. they have a complete forearm workout plan on here some where. I can find it again if anyone wants to read it just pm me er something.

[ShreddedShruggin]

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

I have had the same pain in the past. It could be the beginnings of tendonitis. That sounds scary, but its not. It's very easy to fix. First, if i were you, i'd lay off any curls for a week. You can still do other exercises, just lay off the curls for one week.

Then, switch over to either the EZ bar or dumbbells for your curling. With a straight bar, your wrists are put in an unnatural position, forcing the joints to impinge. With EZ bar and dumbbells, you have more freedom and less pain.

Also, pick up a pair of wrist wraps. Not straps. Wraps. They really help.