So today I was very disappointed, it was chest day and I had to stop my workout and come home because I was in pain. I warmed up my shoulders a bit and stretched properly then I began my warm up on the bench. 45 barbell with 25's on each side for 12 reps 2 sets. Next, 35's 10 reps 2 sets, next, 45's 10 reps 2 sets. At this point I was completely warmed up so I began my workout. Here was today's goal; 215 4 sets 8 reps on the bench. 1st set felt easy, 2nd set was challenging but I knew I could do it. Now from here I was feeling so confident and strong I knew the last 2 sets were going to be hard but I knew I was going to hit 8 reps. I began my 3rd set and as soon as I picked the weight, I felt a sharp pain across my left pec! It felt like it was ripping every time I pressed. I wanted to complete today's goal so bad so I pushed through the pain and completed the last 2 sets. I tried dumbbell press incline with 70's but the pain was too much I had to call it a day. Can anyone tell me what is going on here? Why does my pec feel like it was tearing? This is so disappointing...
Can anyone tell me WTF is up with my left pec? It feels like it's tearing!
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U could have possibly advanced the weight you are using too quickly. Did u have a lift off? It is probably the acromioclavicular joint (where the collar bone meets the acromion process of the scapula ( I am not aware of your knowledge of anatomy). AC joint pain is common with bench pressing, especially when lifting alone because it is hard to get into the ideal position under a load. Best thing to do is some rest and maybe take a lacrosse ball and massage the pectoral with it (this should not be comfortable, but use your head).
Dr.Phoenix
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you shouldnt be so obsessed to weights
This. weight lifted does not equal relative muscle mass.
WANNABEAFREAK
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You seriously don't want a pec tear. Rest it another week and change to machines or something.
I was being a hero and advanced my weights too quickly. Had many warning signs of pain and one day you just hear a snap sound and you're completely fucked then. Look at my pic.... seriously just rest and re-build using machines. You don't want what I had.
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I was being a hero and advanced my weights too quickly. Had many warning signs of pain and one day you just hear a snap sound and you're completely fucked then. Look at my pic.... seriously just rest and re-build using machines. You don't want what I had.
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Haidaraven
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Good advise! You don't want to be screwed for the rest of your life!
SolomonGrundy
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happen to me too on the right side, took a week off of bench and just did push ups ( with some pain) after two weeks returned to light bench and dips, felt like some fibers tore
Thanks bro. Will do.
Damn! I hope you made a full recovery. I will be taking it easy but I hope it heals quick.
hardtarget
Pumpin Up!!
Take some aspirin, ice AND heat the area. Get plenty of rest.
Will do. Thanks!
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