Elbow problem

Josh · 06-11-2002, 02:09 AM

I feel that one of my weak point is with my elbows. In exercises like tricep pushdown, bench flyes and presses, often time I feel taking much burden on my elbows, thus giving me elbow discomfort for a day or two after the workout day. For instance, just yesterday I did bench dips. I felt fine when doing it, but today I feel soreness with my triceps, but only on the lower part right above the elbow. Anybody has any advise on this? Thanks.

- Josh

**Mudge** · 06-11-2002, 03:55 AM

I don't have pain, but I have a funny 'click' in my left elbow when I close my arm like on the bottom of a nose-buster. I sometimes use a wider grip, but generally I just go slowly and right before I reach this wierd spot where my elbow seems to have a problem (what it is I have no idea).

I dont imagine your going too fast are you? Are you warming up the joints?

Josh · 06-11-2002, 04:33 AM

I don't think I'm going fast in my reps. How do you warm up your joints? I always do standard warmups before doing any workout session, but I though (and I feel) they affect the muscles, not joints.

- Josh

**Mudge** · 06-11-2002, 06:22 AM

I always make sure that my body is physically warm before I go in, so I usually wear like a sweat-jacket until I start to sweat (some people will wear it while sweating still, so long as my joints are warm I'm happy). I also make sure to do nice slow warmup sets.

Are you intaking enough water?

Hopefully someone else will have further ideas.

Josh · 06-11-2002, 09:03 AM

Hmm, wearing jacket to warm up the body is new to me, I've never done this and never seen anybody done this in my gym as well. I may try this later, hopefully ít doesn't make me look silly

I think I drink enough water; I keep drinking throughout my session, sometimes between sets, but mostly between exercises. But would water consumption help with my elbows?

- Josh

06-11-2002, 09:29 AM

Wearing atleast a sweater etc. is a good idea as it makes ur warmup a lot easier

**Mudge** · 06-11-2002, 10:16 AM

Supposedly .66 x bodyweight (pounds) = ounces

Water is needed for lubrication throughout the body.

06-11-2002, 02:09 AM	#1
Josh Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Indonesia Posts: 337	Elbow problem BODYBUILDING SUPPLEMENTS High Quality Supplements For Bodybuilders and Athletes. www.ironmaglabs.com I feel that one of my weak point is with my elbows. In exercises like tricep pushdown, bench flyes and presses, often time I feel taking much burden on my elbows, thus giving me elbow discomfort for a day or two after the workout day. For instance, just yesterday I did bench dips. I felt fine when doing it, but today I feel soreness with my triceps, but only on the lower part right above the elbow. Anybody has any advise on this? Thanks. - Josh Last edited by Josh : 06-11-2002 at 03:30 AM.

06-11-2002, 03:55 AM	#2
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 22,956 Photos: 1	I don't have pain, but I have a funny 'click' in my left elbow when I close my arm like on the bottom of a nose-buster. I sometimes use a wider grip, but generally I just go slowly and right before I reach this wierd spot where my elbow seems to have a problem (what it is I have no idea). I dont imagine your going too fast are you? Are you warming up the joints?
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06-11-2002, 06:22 AM	#4
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 22,956 Photos: 1	I always make sure that my body is physically warm before I go in, so I usually wear like a sweat-jacket until I start to sweat (some people will wear it while sweating still, so long as my joints are warm I'm happy). I also make sure to do nice slow warmup sets. Are you intaking enough water? Hopefully someone else will have further ideas.
	Kinesiology Vote @ Top 25 Deads Comp Bench Motivation Bench form MaxCalc Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu I don't know any sources so don't ask - thanks

06-11-2002, 09:29 AM	#6
Cenox Guest Posts: n/a	Wearing atleast a sweater etc. is a good idea as it makes ur warmup a lot easier
Cenox Guest Posts: n/a

06-11-2002, 10:16 AM	#7
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 22,956 Photos: 1	Supposedly .66 x bodyweight (pounds) = ounces Water is needed for lubrication throughout the body.
	Kinesiology Vote @ Top 25 Deads Comp Bench Motivation Bench form MaxCalc Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu I don't know any sources so don't ask - thanks

06-11-2002, 04:33 AM	#3
Josh Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Indonesia Posts: 337	I don't think I'm going fast in my reps. How do you warm up your joints? I always do standard warmups before doing any workout session, but I though (and I feel) they affect the muscles, not joints. - Josh

06-11-2002, 09:03 AM	#5
Josh Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Indonesia Posts: 337	Hmm, wearing jacket to warm up the body is new to me, I've never done this and never seen anybody done this in my gym as well. I may try this later, hopefully ít doesn't make me look silly I think I drink enough water; I keep drinking throughout my session, sometimes between sets, but mostly between exercises. But would water consumption help with my elbows? - Josh

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