Torn pec

[Scotsman]

So I partially tore my left pec yesterday while benching. I was just repping out and on the sixth rep I just felt a bunch of pulling and popping. It's not a very bad tear so hopefully I won't be out of action long.

Cheers,
Scotsman

 

[Powerlifting57]

Oh no good!!! Hope it heals fast, have you had anyone look at it?

 

[SouthernLord]

Sorry bro. Rest it up then hit some more PRs.

 

[roy2]

That sucks! How do you know its not a major tear? Did you get an MRI or... ? Rest up and get well.

 

[Scotsman]

The muscle is pretty much intact. I have full range of motion and can push without too much pain already. Had it been a major tear I wouldn't be able to do that or move it properly. It is starting to bruise up nicely I'll try and post a pic when I get a chance.

Cheers,
Scotsman

 

[Scotsman]

http://i26.tinypic.com/5d9x6c.jpg

Here's a pic.

Cheers,
Scotsman

 

[lanny]

sheesh man!!! get some rest.. wat did the doc say?

 

[b fold the truth]

ThermaFlex is some good stuff to put on it. Was $13 at the horse supply store.

 

[RachelEFC]

http://i26.tinypic.com/5d9x6c.jpg

Here's a pic.

Cheers,
Scotsman

ouch! You must be proud...

 

[Daran]

What is it that you think went wrong when you were benching that caused this tear?
Bad form? Too much weight? Just wondering, might be a good thing to remember for myself and any other guys in this thread.

 

[WhistleBritches]

how heavy?

ps I think your lucky it look like just some tissue ruptured and thus blead

dont bench heavy anymore

I advise do Low Incline instead

 

[Scotsman]

What is it that you think went wrong when you were benching that caused this tear?
Bad form? Too much weight? Just wondering, might be a good thing to remember for myself and any other guys in this thread.

Form was good I have video of it. Just a freak accident. Was doing easy weight for reps when it happened.

Cheers,
Scotsman

 

[Daran]

Form was good I have video of it. Just a freak accident. Was doing easy weight for reps when it happened.

Cheers,
Scotsman

Post it up! Please.

 

[Scotsman]

Post it up! Please.

I will as soon as youtube finishes their maintenance.

Cheers,
Scotsman

 

[lanny]

THOSE ARE CALLED EASY WEIGHTS?! wat are u? =.= LOL! oh yea, forgot, u said were gonna compete.!! =) *soon!!*