I over worked it. Now I'm sore. But that was on Saturday. I'm still really sore. I think it was the combo of benching and working out the triceps too much too far.

I think I over extended my elbows, or something. I put BenGay on it last night, didn't help much. I can hardly bend my arms now, what can I do for this pain?

 

Are you just starting working out? If so, you have to start slow for 2-3 weeks to let your body get used to using weight to work out. It happened to me after I took an extended break from working out, and then went way too hard too soon. All you can do is ice it, and rest.

 

I just stretch a lot when I'm sore. It hurts so good.



are you sure you didn't pull something instead?

 

I think he's talking about the elbow ligaments/tendons on the inside of the elbow.

 

I guess you could say it's a return from a break. It's the outside back of the elbow. Starting into the triceps area.

If I leave my arms straight for a while, then it hurts even more to move them less. If I keep stretching, it hurts all the time but I have more range of motion.

 

You need to eat a banana, take some protein, and ibuprofen.

The banana and protein will help you heal, and the ibuprofen will help the inflammation.

I do chest and tri's on the same day and dont have a problem as long as I eat enough protein.

 

First, ibuprofen or aspirin.
2nd, if it hurts to move it (i.e. it's injured), put some ice on the area.
If it's just sore, put some heat on it

 

Sounds good. I'll take an advil now and some of the others when I get home.

 

Take awhile off lifting until it heals or you will just end up hurting it worse

 

Shit, just keep workin it...your gonna be sore regardless