My forearms are painful when I do bicep exercises. How can I prevent and/or stop it

[uriDium]

Lately when I do bicep exercises, especially on heavy lifting my forearms ache. It almost feels like it is skeletal in nature but I am sure that it is muscular because they are only sore during the exercise. Also light exercises does not cause my forearms to ache only heavy loads. I can usually get through the set because it is only when I try and let go off the weight does it pain.

[bigmike504]

this is EXACTLY what happened to me, but only in my right forearm (more specifically my ulna bone or at least that's what it feels like)

i ignored it for a while, and now its really messed up... to the point that I cant use it for ANY bicep exercises and even some other exercises. Im in the process of icing it every night and letting it get some rest but Ive had people say it could be anything from a stress fracture, trigger point, or just an overworking of the arm.

So I still don't know what it is, but hopefully it gets better with rest. If anyone else has any insight on this please let us know!

[Trooper59]

Intense Biceps workouts will cause a condition in your forearms very similar to shin spints. Your biceps are handling the load but your forearm muscles aren't. You need to slow down on your biceps routines until you can no longer feel pain. Icing and NSAIDS will also help.

[Vengeance66]

simple..
In most bicep workouts, you also workout your forearms.
if thats not that case, you may have skeletal issues or you may not be lifting correctly.
i doubt its the latter.
youre more than likely just building your forearm muscle, bro

[Vengeance66]

btw, if i AM correct about the pain coming from the muscle, you should start taking glutamine and creatine... it helps for stuff like that

[Trooper59]

Originally Posted by Vengeance66

btw, if i AM correct about the pain coming from the muscle, you should start taking glutamine and creatine... it helps for stuff like that

Creatine and glutamine will help in muscle recovery but creatine may actually increase the pain as it will increase the pump in your postworkout muscles.

[beachguy498]

You need to work on basic forearm strength. Try some grip exercises, those squeeze things are great for this. You need to develop that muscle on top of the forearm.

Try to get a sports massage a 1/2 hour should do it for you. I got one last month and she broke up all the tight spots on my arms and I instantly felt much better.

BG

[uriDium]

Originally Posted by Trooper59

Creatine and glutamine will help in muscle recovery but creatine may actually increase the pain as it will increase the pump in your postworkout muscles.

Thanks guys. I am currently using creatine and glutamine. I could increase my glutamine levels though.

[abhishek1985123]

same is the case with me....my left forearm sprains as hell only if i do the bicep barbell curl....especially when i'm putting down the weight...i think its not muscular...its some kinda ligament stuff...this happens when i'm on heavy weights...what should i do...my instructor says massage the area with some anti-inflamation gel....any more suggestions....

[Ravish]

Sounds like another case of tendonitis/tennis elbow. The main way to cure the injury is to STOP STOP STOP performing exercises that cause the pain. Also ice the area after your workout and google CT cream which is a good pain reliever.

[braindx]

Originally Posted by Ravish

Sounds like another case of tendonitis/tennis elbow. The main way to cure the injury is to STOP STOP STOP performing exercises that cause the pain. Also ice the area after your workout and google CT cream which is a good pain reliever.

Yeah... if it's tendonitis which it sounds like then:

1. Rest. Especially if it's JUST mild overuse. If it's chronic then pure rest may not help.
2. Ice after any use & when sore. 15-30 mins per sessions for couple times a day. Direct ice massage ON the skin works the best.
3. Stretch flexors, strengthen extensors *until* pain subsides (medial epicondylitis). Then strengthen everything (my pref = rice bucket)
4. Self massage... cross friction and myofascial release the whole area inbetween both joints that surround it (shoulder to wrist for medial epicondlyitis; ankle-hip for something knee; etc.). As much as possible... at least 30 mins a day if not more. Also, tennis ball/golf ball areas & foam roll
5. Anti-inflammatories/NSAIDs. Fish oil is a good one.
6. Stay away from painful exercises. Period. It hurts, don't do them. Should be obvious but people don't listen.
7. Light eccentric exercises tend to help ESPECIALLY if the muscle(s) aggravated cannot smoothly do it.
8. + joint/cartilage health supplements like glucosamine & chondroin sulfate, MSM, shark, etc. Might be a good idea to start eating the cartilage and tendons off your meat too.

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If it is something else like tight/cramping muscles then you need to massage and stretch them.