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Torn biceps advice??
Posted on 2/12/18 at 6:06 pm
Posted on 2/12/18 at 6:06 pm
I had a distal bicep tear today while deadlifting. I wasn't even up to my working sets yet when it happened. Really really weird feeling. I was using mixed grip, for what it's worth. Having surgery Friday morning. Anyone with actual experience going through this that can give me recovery advice?
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Posted on 2/12/18 at 6:31 pm to bayourougebengal
Sorry, bro. Does it hurt a lot?
This post was edited on 2/12/18 at 6:32 pm
Posted on 2/12/18 at 6:38 pm to SabiDojo
No it really doesn't, but I have it in a tight sling. If I try to straighten it there's some pain, but Motrin and ice are helping big time. Looks weird as hell.
Posted on 2/12/18 at 7:09 pm to bayourougebengal
That sucks.
I tore the long head tendon at the shoulder over a year ago. I didn’t choose surgery. It looks funky when I hit a bicep pose, but all of my strength is there and most of my stability.
I tore the long head tendon at the shoulder over a year ago. I didn’t choose surgery. It looks funky when I hit a bicep pose, but all of my strength is there and most of my stability.
Posted on 2/12/18 at 7:14 pm to LSUAlum2001
Yea mine's on the lower end at the elbow and Dr said no question have to have the surgery if I wanna lift again.
Posted on 2/12/18 at 7:29 pm to bayourougebengal
Damn. Sorry bro. That's a big reason I switched to hook grip.
You probably weren't pulling the slack out.
You probably weren't pulling the slack out.
Posted on 2/12/18 at 7:51 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
quote:
Damn. Sorry bro. That's a big reason I switched to hook grip.
You probably weren't pulling the slack out.
No I definitely was. I make a habit of resetting and pulling the slack out on every rep 3 plates and up. Just a freak thing I suppose. I was planning on competing this year but that got flushed down the drain. Posted on 2/13/18 at 6:25 am to Hu_Flung_Pu
Mixed grip is getting notorious for this.
Heal up!
Heal up!
Posted on 2/13/18 at 8:39 am to bayourougebengal
Sugery. Get a piece of your arse in your arms.
Good luck though. I hope you have a speedy recovery.
Good luck though. I hope you have a speedy recovery.
Posted on 2/13/18 at 7:11 pm to LSUfan20005
quote:i very rarely use it anymore.
Mixed grip is getting notorious for this.
Had a friend rip his, he never checked up and is fitter than he ever was
Posted on 2/13/18 at 7:27 pm to tigerfoot
quote:no surgery? Did he tear it at the top, near the shoulder?
i very rarely use it anymore.
Had a friend rip his, he never checked up and is fitter than he ever was
Posted on 2/14/18 at 7:36 am to bayourougebengal
Oh. He had the surgery.
Posted on 2/14/18 at 8:14 am to tigerfoot
Gotcha. Thanks. Hoping like hell I'll be where I was again!
Posted on 2/14/18 at 8:19 am to bayourougebengal
How do you know if it's torn
Posted on 2/14/18 at 10:44 am to SabiDojo
For me, I heard it and felt it. Dropped the bar and looked to see my deformed looking bicep.
Ex:(not my arm)
My primary care doc did the "hook test" and confirmed. Orthopaedic surgeon did the same test this morning and agreed.
Hook test:
Going for an MRI this afternoon to determine severity. There is a slight chance I could avoid surgery and still regain full strength.
Pain is still nearly non-existent other than being tender when he poked around today.
Ex:(not my arm)
My primary care doc did the "hook test" and confirmed. Orthopaedic surgeon did the same test this morning and agreed.
Hook test:
Going for an MRI this afternoon to determine severity. There is a slight chance I could avoid surgery and still regain full strength.
Pain is still nearly non-existent other than being tender when he poked around today.
Posted on 2/14/18 at 11:19 am to bayourougebengal
quote:Yeah, his tore completely. There was zero question as to what had happened. He had no pain if I remember correctly.
Gotcha. Thanks. Hoping like hell I'll be where I was again!
Had if fixed then was back in gym after Dr cleared him. He never showed any hesitation, I was scared for him. He has had zero issues.
Posted on 2/14/18 at 1:41 pm to tigerfoot
quote:
Had if fixed then was back in gym after Dr cleared him. He never showed any hesitation, I was scared for him. He has had zero issues.
Great to hear. My plan is to stay in the gym doing something... lower body, cardio, something. Keep my mind in there.
Posted on 2/19/18 at 3:51 am to bayourougebengal
partially tore mine years ago and then about 2 months later completely tore it. I heard it pop both times. rehab wasn't tough, just started out attempting to straighten out arm until its normally straight. started out curling air then 2 lbs then next lightest weight I could find then 5lbs. eventually curling 10lbs. it seemed about 2 months I was back to normal curling weight - but I didn't rush it.
Posted on 2/19/18 at 5:35 am to Gorilla Ball
Yea it looks like it's a really slow process but I'm gonna do my best not to rush anything and cause myself more trouble. Surgery is tomorrow (Tuesday)
Posted on 2/19/18 at 6:09 am to bayourougebengal
good luck, the reason I emphasized straightening the arm, is that while I was still in a sling I met a guy who had the similar surgery and could only straighten his arm about 1/2 way. I think the surgery has drastically improved for example I have a three inch scar on both the front and backside of my arm.
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