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Gezza

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Hi All

I recently started gyming again but i have a problem. For some time now i have aches and pains in my forearms that i cant fully explain. When i do exercises like pull ups everything is fine but as soon as i let go of the bar(release the pressure form my arms)my forearm muscle hurt real bad.

It didn't bother me much back then. I thought it was normal but it is becoming a problem now. I started rock climbing 3 months ago and I started having the same problem about 2 weeks ago and its getting worse. It kinda feels like muscles being stiff from exercise but allot more painful.

I'm 23 years old and work with a computer during the day. Thought it might be because of my arm resting on the table 6 hours a day but i have been working with pc's for more than 8 years now.

Should i go see a doctor or did anyone have the same problem and have some advice?
 
Remember that no matter what weight lifting exercise you are doing you will always be exercising your forearms muscles. Holding the weights means your forearm muscles are working.

It could be a mixture of this and repetitive wrist strain injuries from your computer work.

Add to this your solitary "extra mural activities" and you are always going to suffer from sore forearms! :)
 
Have you been doing stuff above what your body can handle? Have you made sure your body is ready for the weight?

Maybe you started out too heavy and you should give them a long break and start slowly as opposed trying to lift something your body cannot handle?
 
xrapidx said:
How hard are you gripping?
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Im climbing 18's - 22's but not pushing myself extremely hard. but yeah i am probably gripping quite hard.

as for the gyming. I started out slowly but its mainly the pull ups that get me. as soon as i let go of the bar my arms are in pain for about 2 - 3 seconds. and no its not from the burn...
 
I had plenty of this forearm pain when I started gymming. You have what is called Tendonitis probably brought on from lifting weights that you are able too with you muscle strength but your tendons are not strong enough. What you should do to get this better is to drop your weights for a couple of weeks and stay away from any movement restricting workouts (straight barbell curl, eazybar curls etc) and stick to dumbells and machines that allows for better movment. What I also did was drink two Inza 400's per day during the week, one in the morning and one before workout and then after the workout and shower I would rub deepheat on my arms and wrap them in bandage... The Inzas are anti-inflamatory and is perfect for the inflamed tendons!
 
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Thanks Chris. will try the anti-inflammatory pills.
 
it kinda feels like shin splints but on your forearms...
 
It will go away if he stops. He should ease back into gym though. Always warm up before the time and stretch during exercise. He could also work on getting his tendons stronger (Dead lifts should help in forearms)
 
Dead lifts are a no go for me. Have a back injury that keeps coming back to me. It sucks so bad. Even playing volleyball screws up my back, cant move for like 2 days. Rock climbing is not so tough on the lower back which is good.
 
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