arm injury???

[andy_p]

dont know if this is the right place to post this thread but here goes.
when ive done a set of bicep curls and put the bar down,as i let go of it,my forearm hurts like hell.feels like the pain is actually on the bone???ive had this for a few years now i think but it comes and goes.just wondering if this is a common thing??
ive got along fine as it is so cant be too serious but id like to know whats causing it?
thanks

 

[todoveritas]

You're going to get guys telling you it a brachioradialis strain but I'm inclined to believe it's more like "shin splints" of the arm which usually occurs after a heavy arm session. What happens is #1 Your usually using two much weight on a damn straight bar; #2 When you start the sudden upward lift, the brachioradialis and forearm suddenly contracts with great force causing a corresponding rapid stretch in the attached muscles, stretching the tendons and ligaments. Hurts like hell! I have found the following very helpful:
1. Lighten up the load 5-10 lbs and do more reps;
2. Lose the straight bar. F what people say about the curling bar. USE IT!
3. Do not use full ROM and curl again before you hit full extension. Again, F the people who say that is always important.
4. Ibuprofen 800mg before arm work-outs.
5. For heavy work. Switch to Body Drag Curls.

 

[andy_p]

You're going to get guys telling you it a brachioradialis strain but I'm inclined to believe it's more like "shin splints" of the arm which usually occurs after a heavy arm session. What happens is #1 Your usually using two much weight on a damn straight bar; #2 When you start the sudden upward lift, the brachioradialis and forearm suddenly contracts with great force causing a corresponding rapid stretch in the attached muscles, stretching the tendons and ligaments. Hurts like hell! I have found the following very helpful:
1. Lighten up the load 5-10 lbs and do more reps;
2. Lose the straight bar. F what people say about the curling bar. USE IT!
3. Do not use full ROM and curl again before you hit full extension. Again, F the people who say that is always important.
4. Ibuprofen 800mg before arm work-outs.
5. For heavy work. Switch to Body Drag Curls.

whats ROM and also what are body drag curls??
u are right tho,does only happen with a straight bar.
u had this problem yourself pal??

 

[MichaelMacGyver]

You're going to get guys telling you it a brachioradialis strain but I'm inclined to believe it's more like "shin splints" of the arm which usually occurs after a heavy arm session. What happens is #1 Your usually using two much weight on a damn straight bar; #2 When you start the sudden upward lift, the brachioradialis and forearm suddenly contracts with great force causing a corresponding rapid stretch in the attached muscles, stretching the tendons and ligaments. Hurts like hell! I have found the following very helpful:
1. Lighten up the load 5-10 lbs and do more reps;
2. Lose the straight bar. F what people say about the curling bar. USE IT!
3. Do not use full ROM and curl again before you hit full extension. Again, F the people who say that is always important.
4. Ibuprofen 800mg before arm work-outs.
5. For heavy work. Switch to Body Drag Curls.

all good advice

 

[solidspine]

Hard to say,


could be a million things


Brace it and be careful


5 years ago tore my biceps tendon

and yesterday blew out my elbow in the ER for 5 hours


Will not be lifting for 3 months

 

[todoveritas]

whats ROM and also what are body drag curls??
u are right tho,does only happen with a straight bar.
u had this problem yourself pal??

ROM = Range Of Motion

You bet I had this problem. I've had excruciating pain that lasted 6-weeks bc everyone told me I couldn't get big arms going heavy with an EZ curl bar. BS!

A Body Drag Curl performed properly is shown here:

http://www.palmieribodybuilding.com/Body-drag Curl.pdf

 

[andy_p]

ROM = Range Of Motion

You bet I had this problem. I've had excruciating pain that lasted 6-weeks bc everyone told me I couldn't get big arms going heavy with an EZ curl bar. BS!

A Body Drag Curl performed properly is shown here:

http://www.palmieribodybuilding.com/Body-drag Curl.pdf

thanks so much.great help. much appreciated