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Contrast training is a unique way to optimize results. Read this article by Lee Boyce about how to incorporate it into your training to pack on lean muscle mass.

By: Lee Boyce Added: March 25th, 2013
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    Pain by my left elbow

    I'm getting a pain behind my left elbow when benching/pressing. It feels as if something is strecthing, or about to pop. It's on the "inner side" behind my left elbow, right next to the bone.. I only feel it when i'm contracting/pushing the weight up. It's not a stinging/burning feeling, but it's very uncomfortable.. to the point where I have to stop in the middle of a set. I'm pretty sure it's not my form.

    I use to feel this every once in a while before, but it's been happening a lot more lately and really interfering with my workouts. Any thoughts?

    *also, the popping is much more prevalent when doing seated pressed
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    were not doctors man, maybe u should see yours... does it hurt?
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    Quote Originally Posted by speak
    I'm getting a pain behind my left elbow when benching/pressing. It feels as if something is strecthing, or about to pop. It's on the "inner side" behind my left elbow, right next to the bone.. I only feel it when i'm contracting/pushing the weight up. It's not a stinging/burning feeling, but it's very uncomfortable.. to the point where I have to stop in the middle of a set. I'm pretty sure it's not my form.

    I use to feel this every once in a while before, but it's been happening a lot more lately and really interfering with my workouts. Any thoughts?

    *also, the popping is much more prevalent when doing seated pressed
    What is your shoulder workout? sometimes that can be damaging you in the bench!
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    Tell me something, is it actual PAIN or discomfort?

    I experienced something similar, feeling like it was about to pop. But it was only discomfort, and if its not actually painful and more discomfort, it will pass.
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    it's more discomfort then pain. i don't think this is something worth making a trip to the doctor for.

    i also get the same feeling (but not as often) in my shoulders.. except in my shoulder i can actually hear a popping/cracking noise.

    I'm going to put more effort into stretching/warming up my elbow/shoulders before i do the exercises.

    Keith, i never thought much of it before, because like you said, it did pass.. but it's been very persistent lately
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    Could possibly be tricep tendonitis. Sounds very similar to what I had.
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    Sounds like tendinitis. I get it every time I do upright rows and sometimes when I do preacher curls.

    Try some Ibuprofen, massage it often (just take a finger and rub over it for several minutes a day) and either ice or heat. I know a lot recommend ice, but ice never knocks it out for me, whereas heat does.
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    Sounds like somthing your doctor can help you with more than anyone here.
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    do you adequately warm up for your working sets?
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