I've been lifting for about a year now and I started a 5x5 routine about 2 weeks ago. Ever since my last chest day, whenever I bench press I feel a sharp pain in my sternum. It's not unbairable but it is alarming. My strength is going up at a fast pace as well. 2 weeks ago I was doing 205 for 5 and today I did 225 for 5. Anyone know what this pain could be?
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02-22-2010, 10:22 PM #1Registered User
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Sternum pain while bench pressing
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are you bouncing the bar off your chest?Originally Posted by Ferios
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This, Well are you?Originally Posted by Jack_Lupino
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02-23-2010, 07:00 PM #4Registered User
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No and I feel like I can up the weight but my sternum hurts so much I don't wanna chance it.
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02-23-2010, 07:02 PM #5Registered User
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dont bounce bar if u are, also stretch sternum before i like to crack mine somewhat its hard to explain its like a half crunch
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02-23-2010, 09:19 PM #6Registered User
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I'm not bouncing the bar off my chest and I am stretching. I am doubling my glucosamine dose because I believe the pain to be coming from my 2nd costal cartilage.
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02-24-2010, 03:50 AM #7Registered User
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costochondritis? I used to get this doing heavy weighted dips.
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02-24-2010, 04:48 AM #8Registered User
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you should probably lower the weight for a lil bit and see if it heals. ive never had this problem in all my years
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