ugh...this cannot be good

photooco · 10-26-2008, 09:42 PM

I started working out September 8th 2008, so it's been a little less than 2 months. Started at 138.5lbs and currently at 154lbs. I had no intentions of posting progress pics this early, but I think I might have a problem here. I seem to have a hole of some sorts on my right pec.

I have no idea when this occured, and it isnt/hasnt been painful. I don't know much about this, but did I tear my pec or something?? And if I did am I totally screwed?

I guess I will try and do some detective work and figure out when this might have happened by looking at some older pics. I take pics every so often but I really just noticed this the other day.

For the record it is not visible when relaxed. Any help would be appreciated!!

PS: I will post other pics if necessary.

Fist pic is before, second two taken tonight.

photooco · 10-26-2008, 10:01 PM

Also, is it possible that I did this a few years ago when lifting, and just noticed it now when I added some muscle to my chest? I injured my (what I think is my rotator cuff) lifting several years ago. Still to this day if I make a windmill motion with my right arm you hear "pop, pop, pop, pop." Seems like a stretch but could that be somehow related? The only other theory I have is that somehow I'm flexing wrong, but I really doubt that.

The main reason I think its possible it might be an old injury is because about 10 days ago I could do 60 lb flat bench for 2 reps. Just yesterday I managed 6 reps. So I'm thinkin if I just tore my pec I wouldnt be GAINING strength, right?

Sach · 10-26-2008, 10:11 PM

if you tore your pec you wouldn't be able to even pick up a db on that side. Just looks like uneven development.

yerbuddy · 10-26-2008, 10:13 PM

yo mate ya chest is a lookin a littl bit lop sided LULZZ

photooco · 10-26-2008, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sach

if you tore your pec you wouldn't be able to even pick up a db on that side. Just looks like uneven development.

OK that is good news then. Anybody have an idea on how to fix it? I don't want to keep doing something wrong, but I'm not sure what I could be doing to cause that.

Sach · 10-26-2008, 10:20 PM

incline db press, not barbell, should help fill in your pec as you build. Make sure you incorporate a flat/incline/decline movement into your chest routine.

photooco · 10-26-2008, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sach

incline db press, not barbell, should help fill in your pec as you build. Make sure you incorporate a flat/incline/decline movement into your chest routine.

yeah, thats pretty much what I've been doing. Almost primarily dumbbells. I usually do a set on a machine (flat). Then I'll typically do a set of flat db and then either incline or decline db. My right pec must be on vacation. >8(

I guess when I get more mass it will even out.

Thanks for the help.

photooco · 10-26-2008, 10:45 PM

ok, mystery solved in case anybody was wondering. I found a very helpful post. makes perfect sense with my rotator cuff injry (see above)

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There is an easy way to solve your problem. Usually the problem occurs if one shoulder is weaker and you torque your elbow toward your waist when you bench with that shoulder. Also if a shoulder is weaker you may actually, (this happens a lot and causes rotator cuff injuries), lift your shoulder off the bench to compensate for its weakness. The result is usually an uneven peck and in some cases one shoulder actually rounding foward more than another. Another problem, with a weaker shoulder, is having the bar uneven when you bench or you press it up crooked.

This may solve your problem:

Start with light weight and raise your bar on your chest to just below your collarbone make sure the bar is even at all times; have a spotter. Make sure that your elbows are not at your side but straight out to your left and right. When you press up exhale press your lower back and your traps to the bench. Make sure your traps never leave the bench. This way your shoulders cannot or your pecs, develop uneven. When you get to the top keep your elbows slightly bent and with your traps slammed to the bench contract your pecs as hard as you can an lower the weight. Note: Make sure your elbows remain in position do not allow your right or left to move toward your waist. If you cannot maintain your traps and elbows lighten the weight. Increase weight slowly as you maintain your form and your uneven pecs should be a thing of the past.

Respectfully,
Masterdel

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