Squats and Elbow Pain

[TheFng]

Two squat workouts in a row and my elbows are killing me. Any ideas what I'm doing wrong or what is causing it? I place my hands about 2 or 3 inches outside the rings and place the bar moderately low on my deltoids.

 

[Twitched]

hurts me too, brachii more then elbows though

 

[CytoMel]

Start wearing good neoprine elbow sleves when squatting

Also make sure your elbows are forward not back when squating

 

[TheFng]

Forward eh? I probably dropped them back a bit more than usual. Thanks for the tip.

Its been a couple of hours now since I worked out and the pain is gone for now. The last time, they hurt for about 36 hours.

 

[tlhc]

elbows forward?
hm,...


mine are always back because when they are forward it seems much harder, almost impossible, to hold a heavy weight...


maybe that's the reason for my shoulder pain....

 

[jimmydean]

We use a manta ray from time to time if our elbows or shoulders are getting sore from heavy squatting and benching. It's snaps onto the bar and fits around your neck. It's designed to place the bar in a higher position above the shoulders forcing you to arch your back. But it also takes the stress off the elbows and shoulders. We incorporate the manta ray regularly in our training but also if our joints need a break. The only number I could find for it is 513-563-1000.

 

[Arioch]

Dave sells the manta ray at www.elitefts.com

Also, direct from source: www.adfit.com

 

[IrishPower]

buy an extra long bar. this will take a lot of pressure off the elbows (and shoulders) if you are not crammed in the bar.

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