Arms get pain and go numb while squatting

[monkey arms]

I was just curious if this happens to anyone else? It seems that it is worse on my right side. It isn't a function of the weight either. It happens during warm-ups as well as when I go heavy. It almost seems as though my lats are pressing on some nerve running down from my armpit. It bugs the shit out of me and makes it hard to concentrate. Suggestions/experiences?

 

[TheOak84]

the only thing i get iS THE ARMs falling aSLEEP... THIs iSNT WHAT UR TALKIN ABOUT Is it

 

[Forge]

the only thing i get iS THE ARMs falling aSLEEP... THIs iSNT WHAT UR TALKIN ABOUT Is it

My arms fall asleep sometimes too. It's one of the biggest reasons why I do several warm up sets of squats, by the time I get to my work set it's usually OK and they don't fall asleep anymore.

 

[cwick0]

adjust the bar, move it to a different location. You are compressing the nerves running from you neck into your arms. It's just like getting a stinger in football.

 

[Xizor]

I always do light shoulder warmup b4 leg workouts, definately helps me. But my arms have never fallen asleep.. but sure feels tight over the shoulders otherwise. If your really shoulders I guess it could cut blodflow some.

/Xizor