Today just before lifting I was stretching and out of nowhere I got this little "pain" in my elbow almost like a pulled muscle when I extended my arm. I hadn't even touched a weight yet.
The only time it bothered me was when I was on the flat bench and incline and it hurt bad enough I didn't continue them. I did my biceps with hammer, cross hammers, EZ-bar curls and one arm preacher curls and it didn't seem to bother me.
Just wondering..does anybody else get these little "sticklers" I like to call them ??
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05-31-2009, 04:00 PM #1Registered User
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WTH is this ?
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05-31-2009, 06:51 PM #2Registered User
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I just turned 35 but i started getting that here and there since i was 30 and had to actually take a 2 to 3 year break because it would get excrutiating at times. It only happened when i extended my arm during bench press and inclines etc. I tried going back a couple of times and the pain would come back . Now i started again about a month ago and not feeling it so far although one time i kinda suspected it would. My advice would be to take it easy and warm up well before anything. Good luck man. Hope it definately wasnt what i had or atleast to the extent of mine. I have asked around and i was told it can be tendonitus(tennis elbow)Originally Posted by blastertech70
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05-31-2009, 08:48 PM #3Registered User
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I don't know about the pain, but isn't it a no no to stretch before lifting? Afterwards is fine but before all you should do is warm up with lighter weights.
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06-01-2009, 04:22 AM #4Registered User
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Your description is a bit too vague to get a good idea of what's going on. However, the best thing to do is not work through it (never work through pain that worsens when you work the area) and go see your medical provider for a good history and exam.
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06-01-2009, 06:15 AM #5Bammed
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First guess is a mild hyperextension, but like jmac said, your description is a little too vague to make a good guess at what it is.
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06-01-2009, 06:35 AM #6Registered User
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I also guess hyper extension which you didn't notice. Just warm up a bit more and slower as it might just be a shock.
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06-01-2009, 08:39 AM #7Registered User
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if it is electrical like pain then i would say tennis elbow... had it b4.
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06-01-2009, 09:52 AM #8Registered User
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Definately what i suspect as well. Its a crappy pain because your whole arm weakens when it sets in.Originally Posted by x-trainer ben
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06-01-2009, 11:02 AM #9Registered User
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Pretty much describes the pain, I have to really poke at it to find the sore spot. But when I extend my arm, I notice it right away. Back/leg day is tomarrow and I will take it easy and it will get a couple days rest.Originally Posted by Biohazard74
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06-01-2009, 11:04 AM #10Registered User
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if it's in the elbow fold, you did it either with curls/rows or lat pulldowns. if it's on the outer elbow (tennis elbow area) i'd bet you did it doing tricep pushdowns or lying french press. the latter used to happen to me all the time. It's been years and now i use straps for everything, and and never wrap my thumb around the bar, but keep it on the same side as the rest of my fingers, hope it helps and get well soon
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06-01-2009, 11:34 AM #11Registered User
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Rest it a couple of weeks then come back and warm up well before lifting. I say one of the main reasons for these injuries is not enough warming up. I must admit, im sure thats why i got messed up. I was such an impatient kid i just wanted to go nutts right away at the gym. Thankfully its pretty much gone after a few years of not doing anything but now im careful. Ill be devastated if i injure myself so that i cant work out like before.Originally Posted by blastertech70
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06-01-2009, 11:43 AM #12Registered User
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Bio & LongOriginally Posted by Biohazard74
I think you both might have nailed my problem.
I didn't mention that I have a disability left hand, missing index/middle finger and nerve/tendon damage to the hand/arm about 1 1/2 yrs ago in a industrial accident.
weightlifting has been part of my rehabilatation as well as my weight loss program.9-26-08 407 lbs
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06-01-2009, 11:52 AM #13Registered User
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Originally Posted by blastertech70
Ouch sorry to hear that, but a thumbs up for keeping at it. It would be wise to relax your forearms and grip pressure while doing certain exercises, also with this you will find that you will target the muscle group you are training better, though you will probably have to drop the amount of weight, and really concentrate on bar/dumbell balance. I use wrist straps so bars don't slip out of my hand if my grip pressure is too relaxed.
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06-01-2009, 06:19 PM #14Registered User
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well I got a real stiff feeling in my right hip today just walking around at work. I was thinking it was due to not stretching enough and the fact that I'm 40.
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06-01-2009, 06:41 PM #15Registered User
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it has always been my own PERSONAL observation, that stretching BEFORE lifting would result in more injuries, not less.....
so, I have shelved it completely.......
my warmups are using very light weights in the basic movements, getting progressively heavier......
since I don't limit myself to pre-ordained numbers of sets, I don't care how many I have to do to get a proper warmup before hitting the work sets......
also, warmups do not take away from whatever weight or reps I do in the work sets.......
I will do stretching at times, during the day, but even then, I am cautious......
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06-02-2009, 07:41 AM #16Registered User
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What about warming up, then stretching, then working out?
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06-04-2009, 03:47 AM #17Registered User
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if you are warmed up, then why stretch??Originally Posted by cool13
stretching, IMO, is a separate event...apart from training....
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06-04-2009, 04:08 AM #18Potentate
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John and a couple of others have it exactly right IMO. You obviously injured it during stretching, as you reported. Stretching should not really be done before exercise, and whenever done you need to be careful about it. It's best done in moderation after a good warmup, if at all.
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06-04-2009, 06:38 AM #19The Italian Scallion
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why would you be stretching before working out ??? doesn't the range of motion of the exercise already stretches the muscle ??Originally Posted by cool13
You need the muscle not to be stretched to avoid certain injuries, it's a form of protection .
Your warmup sets should be your stretchingwho says love has to be soft and gentle ?
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