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I was benching at a meet on Sunday and on my second attempt i was going for 137.5Kg (303 lbs) and as i was getting ready to go down the bar slipped and crashed on my chest. It still hurts today a little bit, should i take any time off, i really dont wanna go to the doc. Should i just play it by ear. ? Anyone have any similar experiences?
Common sense man, see a physician.
You may have fractured a bone which is causing the pain. In any case, chest related injuries should not be taken lightly as your lungs and heart are right behind those muscles and your ribcage.
-JValdes
Suicide grip?
Yes see a doc. 2 people I know did the same thing one with 225 and the other with 365. Both had cracked their sternum. Nothing you can do about that but still good to have it checked.
Where the heck were the spotters? That should never happen!
Sometimes it's too quick even for spotters.
Not properly trained ones. From the second that bar is lifted off they should be prepared for the worst.
[QUOTE=Danimal;22090421]Not properly trained ones. From the second that bar is lifted off they should be prepared for the worst.[/QUOTE]
True...
[QUOTE=freak08;22086041]I was benching at a meet on Sunday...[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=tjoe;22089821]Suicide grip?[/QUOTE]
I thought thumbless grip wasn't allowed in competition? :confused:
What a pisser that would be; not only do you die, you get 3 reds as well. :(
[QUOTE=Riddicks_bro;22100871]I thought thumbless grip wasn't allowed in competition? :confused:
What a pisser that would be; not only do you die, you get 3 reds as well. :([/QUOTE]
Thumbless grip is allowed in some feds.
Thanks for all the replies. It was a thumbless grip, it was in a NASA meet, looks like im gonna have to change up the grip
[QUOTE=freak08;22103291]Thanks for all the replies. It was a thumbless grip, it was in a NASA meet, looks like im gonna have to change up the grip[/QUOTE]
I'm surprised, I've competed in NASA and I was almost sure they didn't allow thumbless grips.
Lets see pictures! j/k
That must have hurt. You should go see a doctor just to make sure you didnt seriously hurt something.
[QUOTE=Riddicks_bro;22100871]I thought thumbless grip wasn't allowed in competition? :confused:
What a pisser that would be; not only do you die, you get 3 reds as well. :([/QUOTE]
lol...