blood vessels popping along my shoulders?

nas · 01-25-2004, 09:11 PM

A couple of weeks ago I noticed what looks like really deep scratch marks along the top of my shoulders. Upon closer inspection I realized this is under the skin rather than on top of it. I got to thinking what could be causing this and I realized in the last couple of weeks I have been doing shrugs on a calf machine because my grip wasn't keeping up. Is it possible this is causing these blood vessels to burst? Keep in mind when looking at it they are long and skinny, like someone scratched me from under the skin. It is pretty unsightly and I'd like some brainstorming as to 1) what is causing this and 2) how to fix it. The only reason I guessed calf machine shrugs is that it puts weight directly on the top of the shoulder like that, I've never done that excercise before, and I've never had this problem before. Any inputs / guesses are appreciated!

cappo5150 · 01-25-2004, 09:46 PM

This happens to me also when using that machine. I usually fold a towel to put more padding on both shoulders and it helps out.

spartan · 01-25-2004, 10:02 PM

I get the same thing on flat bench when I go over 315, it is like a bruising on my shoulders. It goes away in a few days, it won't kill you man.LOL

kuso · 01-25-2004, 10:31 PM

Many people get simialr using the calf and leg press machines.

TheWizardC6 · 01-26-2004, 02:16 PM

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Many people get simialr using the calf and leg press machines.

I get the same thing. Mostly from the hacksquat machine and other leg presses.

Larva · 01-26-2004, 03:38 PM

same here, but they go away

**Mudge** · 01-26-2004, 04:25 PM

I get this when using any padded machine that rests on my shoulders.

Longhorn · 12-09-2004, 04:15 PM

Hey fellas,

Ok, yesterday I did 4 sets of Heavy Squats, then I did 4 sets of Heavy Deadlifts. Finally 5X5 on the chinup bar unassisted. It was hell, and while I was doing deadlifts and squats I was straining really hard. I might've even held my breath during one of the deadlifts. Well, anyway when I got home I noticed little red dots under my skin on my shoulders where the bar usually rests, and where the bar doesn't rest. I also saw some right where my bicep meets my shoulder and some on collarbone area of my back. Did I just stress too hard or what? Can anyone offer some advice?

01-25-2004, 09:11 PM	#1
nas Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: washington, dc Posts: 23	blood vessels popping along my shoulders? A couple of weeks ago I noticed what looks like really deep scratch marks along the top of my shoulders. Upon closer inspection I realized this is under the skin rather than on top of it. I got to thinking what could be causing this and I realized in the last couple of weeks I have been doing shrugs on a calf machine because my grip wasn't keeping up. Is it possible this is causing these blood vessels to burst? Keep in mind when looking at it they are long and skinny, like someone scratched me from under the skin. It is pretty unsightly and I'd like some brainstorming as to 1) what is causing this and 2) how to fix it. The only reason I guessed calf machine shrugs is that it puts weight directly on the top of the shoulder like that, I've never done that excercise before, and I've never had this problem before. Any inputs / guesses are appreciated!
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01-25-2004, 10:02 PM	#3
spartan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In training Posts: 172 Photos: 1	I get the same thing on flat bench when I go over 315, it is like a bruising on my shoulders. It goes away in a few days, it won't kill you man.LOL
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01-26-2004, 04:25 PM	#7
Mudge Dieting I swear! Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Here Posts: 23,149 Photos: 1	I get this when using any padded machine that rests on my shoulders.
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12-09-2004, 04:15 PM	#8
Longhorn Texas-EX Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1	Blood Vessels on more than my shoulders Hey fellas, Ok, yesterday I did 4 sets of Heavy Squats, then I did 4 sets of Heavy Deadlifts. Finally 5X5 on the chinup bar unassisted. It was hell, and while I was doing deadlifts and squats I was straining really hard. I might've even held my breath during one of the deadlifts. Well, anyway when I got home I noticed little red dots under my skin on my shoulders where the bar usually rests, and where the bar doesn't rest. I also saw some right where my bicep meets my shoulder and some on collarbone area of my back. Did I just stress too hard or what? Can anyone offer some advice?
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01-25-2004, 09:46 PM	#2
cappo5150 Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 2,318 Photos: 1	This happens to me also when using that machine. I usually fold a towel to put more padding on both shoulders and it helps out.

01-25-2004, 10:31 PM	#4
kuso Um......get rooted! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: aka ( o Y o ) Posts: 15,047 Photos: 15	Many people get simialr using the calf and leg press machines.

01-26-2004, 03:38 PM	#6
Larva Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: LI NY Posts: 646 Photos: 11	same here, but they go away