toastythemosty
Cathlete
Anyone experience this problem with popping elbows? Getting on my nerves as now my arms are behaving like my knees. Am I just old or what?
Charlotte~~
Charlotte~~
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Elbows locking Up during Upper Body Workouts
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Hi, Charlotte:
I have this exact same problem, particularly with my left elbow. I am afraid it is that irritated ulnar... whatever. Which basically means a crappy elbow joint. LOL What I have had to do is modify my upper body work so that I am not overextending (which is incredibly painful). This is primarily necessary for tricep work and some back work. I've also found that being very careful NOT to grip the weight tightly helps. For some reason the tight grip is very irritating. I did read here that some folks use foam over the dumbbell grip so that the grip is wider and that helps a lot.
We are not getting old, just more fabulous!!
:7 :7
Cheers,
Marie
I have this exact same problem, particularly with my left elbow. I am afraid it is that irritated ulnar... whatever. Which basically means a crappy elbow joint. LOL What I have had to do is modify my upper body work so that I am not overextending (which is incredibly painful). This is primarily necessary for tricep work and some back work. I've also found that being very careful NOT to grip the weight tightly helps. For some reason the tight grip is very irritating. I did read here that some folks use foam over the dumbbell grip so that the grip is wider and that helps a lot.
We are not getting old, just more fabulous!!
:7 :7
Cheers,
Marie
toastythemosty
Cathlete
I didn't know that about the tight grip. Will make adjustments next time and see if it makes a difference. Thanks!
Charlotte~~
Charlotte~~
MadnNatsmom
Cathlete
I have this same problem but with my right elbow! (At least I can't recall my left elbow doing this popping thing.)
I think it's only when I'm doing the lying-down elbow extensions, but not while I'm standing, but I'm not positive.
Then, once the joint "pops" it no longer bothers me.
I think it's only when I'm doing the lying-down elbow extensions, but not while I'm standing, but I'm not positive.
Then, once the joint "pops" it no longer bothers me.