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88'RAGTOP
06-25-2008, 03:59 PM
I was doing bench today and somehow hurt my back. At least i think its my back it may be a rib. I hurt it somewhere in the middle of my back and now when i breath my rib hurts on my back. What did i do wrong? Has anyone else had this happen?
347Mike
06-25-2008, 04:03 PM
I was doing bench today and somehow hurt my back. At least i think its my back it may be a rib. I hurt it somewhere in the middle of my back and now when i breath my rib hurts on my back. What did i do wrong? Has anyone else had this happen?

DONT LIFT. Let me guess, you arched your back to much or tried to adjust with the weight already up? I had same exact problem 3 months ago. I bet you the lint in my pocket its torn cartilage. Dont lift for a week or so.
I kept going at it and worked out "lightly" and i guess it tore more than it was suppose to and i couldnt move for 2 days.
GRAYHORSE
06-25-2008, 04:13 PM
maybe a pinched nerve. I get them from lifting heavy at least 2 times a month. They suck but i just keep pushing through them. I mostly get them in my back and neck.
88'RAGTOP
06-25-2008, 04:34 PM
No I did not arch my back and it was on a smith machine so i didnt try to adjust the weight either. I did try and finish my work out and it felt ok as long as i had weight on it but the moment i let off it hurt real bad
GRAYHORSE
06-25-2008, 04:38 PM
There's nothing wrong with arching back. I wish mine would arch more than the little bit that it does.
347Mike
06-25-2008, 04:41 PM
No I did not arch my back and it was on a smith machine so i didnt try to adjust the weight either. I did try and finish my work out and it felt ok as long as i had weight on it but the moment i let off it hurt real bad

Like what Greg said, theres nothing wrong with it.

Im telling you the way you explained it in your previous post, i had the same exact issue/symptoms. You breathing and it hurts from your back to rib. Exact symptoms..... ;) Take a week off just to be safe.
DON SVO
06-25-2008, 05:12 PM
I 'set' my feet, scoot down a bit on the bench and get a 3" arch off of it in my back. this lets me get angle into the weight to help pin my shoulders by pressing my feet while pressing the bar.

You've either strained a muscle in your back by trying to force the weight, separated some cartilage, or pinched nerves. Hopefully it's the latter.
88'RAGTOP
06-25-2008, 05:28 PM
Like what Greg said, theres nothing wrong with it.

Im telling you the way you explained it in your previous post, i had the same exact issue/symptoms. You breathing and it hurts from your back to rib. Exact symptoms..... ;) Take a week off just to be safe.
I will take a week off can i at least work arms?
347Mike
06-25-2008, 05:41 PM
I will take a week off can i at least work arms?


Your torso is your torso. No matter what you do youre going to be puting pressure on it. Its up to you. ;)
White_lightning
06-26-2008, 08:43 AM
wow. all these technics on arching for bench:)

i just lay down. grab the weight. and bench it..
GRAYHORSE
06-26-2008, 09:41 AM
wow. all these technics on arching for bench:)

i just lay down. grab the weight. and bench it..


You back up to heavy weight yet? Im trying to catch you. :o
White_lightning
06-26-2008, 09:52 AM
You back up to heavy weight yet? Im trying to catch you. :o
a month or 2 ago i pushed 505 a few times just to see if i could, but right now im focusing on getting back to repping 405 for 12.. on saterday i was SO UN motivated i didnt even bother going over 315.. i did 315 for a few sets stopping at 12.

That being said. i got a killer tri work out on monday, normaly a good tricep work out on a monday gets me a better chest work out.
GRAYHORSE
06-26-2008, 09:55 AM
a month or 2 ago i pushed 505 a few times just to see if i could, but right now im focusing on getting back to repping 405 for 12.. on saterday i was SO UN motivated i didnt even bother going over 315.. i did 315 for a few sets stopping at 12.

That being said. i got a killer tri work out on monday, normaly a good tricep work out on a monday gets me a better chest work out.


well fuck, shit, damn, 505 a few times again. Get some more video! I love showing that shit off. haha
Have you got your weight down any? Im still STUGGLING to even get 405 1 time. :( I'd like to hit 505 with shirt on at least.
347Mike
06-26-2008, 09:56 AM
You're not human....
White_lightning
06-26-2008, 10:07 AM
well fuck, shit, damn, 505 a few times again. Get some more video! I love showing that shit off. haha
Have you got your weight down any? Im still STUGGLING to even get 405 1 time. :( I'd like to hit 505 with shirt on at least.
i got down to 315.. and when my wife got sick i pretty much stopped lifting and eating crap.

I did find something out when i went for my yearly physical. i am EXTREAMLY low on my Good cholesterol intake so i have to take in massive amounts of omega 3's and 6s.. this might be a reason why its hard for me to lose fat...

I think its going to be a while before i play with 505 again.. i think right now my goal is 405x15 before i put more weight on.
GRAYHORSE
06-26-2008, 10:40 AM
i am EXTREAMLY low on my Good cholesterol intake so i have to take in massive amounts of omega 3's and 6s.. this might be a reason why its hard for me to lose fat...
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Thats one side of roidz!!! :p
Try some Niacin also. It'll give you nice tingle and burn from the inside but it's suppose to help with cholesterol more than the oils.

The multi i take has 250% Niacin along with everything else and has a joint complex in it also that may help with your shoulder. You may want to give it a try. I know you dont take supps but a multi is good. Look up Orange Triad or you can read about it on the lockout website.
White_lightning
06-26-2008, 10:48 AM
Thats one side of roidz!!! :p
Try some Niacin also. It'll give you nice tingle and burn from the inside but it's suppose to help with cholesterol more than the oils.

The multi i take has 250% Niacin along with everything else and has a joint complex in it also that may help with your shoulder. You may want to give it a try. I know you dont take supps but a multi is good. Look up Orange Triad or you can read about it on the lockout website.
im on RX omega 3s:) not over the counter..

i will look into orange triad.
88'RAGTOP
06-27-2008, 06:39 PM
Just an update its been two days and my rib/back hurts more than it did before. I cant breath!
GRAYHORSE
06-27-2008, 06:46 PM
Just an update its been two days and my rib/back hurts more than it did before. I cant breath!

You better get to the ER before you die then!
88'RAGTOP
06-27-2008, 06:50 PM
Ha ha I am not going to die it just hurts like a bitch!!
89gt-stanger
06-27-2008, 07:31 PM
wow. all these technics on arching for bench:)

i just lay down. grab the weight. and bench it..

thats why your benching only 1 25 on each side. :p
89gt-stanger
06-27-2008, 07:32 PM
Did you hurt your lats.... maybe you should start doing pull up...?
88'RAGTOP
06-27-2008, 08:28 PM
Did you hurt your lats.... maybe you should start doing pull up...?
I dont know maybe i will once this pain goes away. I know one thing, i tried to hang to stretch it out and i couldnt even hold myself up!
89gt-stanger
06-27-2008, 10:19 PM
I dont know maybe i will once this pain goes away. I know one thing, i tried to hang to stretch it out and i couldnt even hold myself up!

WEAK-ASS! lol Try using the pullied pull ups. You can adjust the weiht so you are countering your own weight.
347Mike
06-28-2008, 11:51 AM
Just an update its been two days and my rib/back hurts more than it did before. I cant breath!

I wouldnt bother going to ER or your doctor. I went when it tore more at the gym cause i couldnt move and i really wasnt sure if it was torn cartilage. I sat in the ER for two hours and all they gave me were pain meds and told me i had torn cartilage.

They way you explained your symptoms, i had the same exact problem. Id tough it out and not bother going to ER, i know i wouldnt if it happen again. Just my $.02.