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Hey /fit/
I am in a weight lifting class, and thats all good and all, we do a good deal of running, and we do some lifting, and an ab routine every class.
I usually lift until I am dead tired, and I work a different muscle group the next day of the class (every other day)

Anyway, Today I attempted to do my maximum bench press, because that is how they assign a grade in this class. I started with 180, this wasn't that bad, but I noticed a firey pain in the palm of my hand. I then put just a little more weight on bringing myself to 190 pounds, and suddenly my hand was enveloped in the pain from earlier, and I had to stop lifting for the remainder of the day.
what happened?
Also, I have a shoulder that likes to dislocate while doing push ups, or excessive benching, what exercises can I do to strengthen this (effectively)? I normally use the bands and do resistance training on it.
If it impacts any advice, I am 160 pounds, I stand 5'8" I run every other day, and I drink milk, and eat a relatively balanced diet, though it could use some work.
>> Anonymous
OP here, Just thought I would mention, now doing my curls I feel the same pain progressing into my fore-arm. I'm not sure if its related, but its more information.
I am using my normal weight for curling.
Also, this is only happening in my left arm. (I am right handed.)
>> Anonymous
carpal tunnel? maybe other tendonitis. fix your grip so your hand is inline with your forearm (not hyperflexed).
dunno bout the shoulder. if pushups and regular flat bench are problems, try dips and incline bench.
>> Anonymous
I had wrist pain and kept lifting on it. 6 months later it's still fucked up, after 4 months of no lifting.

I've lost all progress i've made, and 25 lbs of muscle.

Rest it faggot. and see a doctor.
>> Anonymous
>>369235
Well, lets hope its not tendinitis. I had been aligning to the marks on the Olympic bar I use. I guess I'll try a strait line next time with some light weight and see where that puts me.
>> Anonymous
>>369238
Good idea.
I just hope it wont disqualify me for my ROTC scholarship.
>> Anonymous
Let me start by saying there are a slew of workouts you can do to increase the strength of the stabilizers in your shoulders. However, the problem of dislocations that you mentioned is common in people that have either just started lifting regularly or have lifted for a long time but with routine workouts. As with a healthy diet, variety is the key to success in lifting. From the sound of your workout regime you are taking more of a power lifting approach, i.e. doing multiple workouts for a single major group of muscles each workout and alternating the group every other day. This is okay if you want to bulk up muscle groups, but not so good if you want to incorporate variety and functionality into your workouts (also you are more likely to fall into workout ruts with power lifting). Try doing shorter workouts with a mix of cardio, olympic/explosive lifts, and some power lifting. This will keep you from getting tendinitis as quickly and force your body to strengthen muscles that can get looked over during power lifting. Hit up crossfit, crossfit endurance, or gym jones for some good ideas.
>> Anonymous
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on the left hand side, the hand is flexed backward. HURT.

on the right hand side, hand is in line with the wrist is in line with the forearm. it takes some getting used to; at first, it may feel like the weight is about to fall out of your hand. but it's a stronger and safer grip.

think of the difference between knuckle pushups and hand-palm pushups.
>> Anonymous
>>369250
Thanks for this, I do hit many of the same exercises on the cycle I do, and I will start to alternate more. However, the shoulder is a problem from child hood, I can pop it out freely, and replace it without pause (unless I'm lifting something), the problems are when it locks out during a lift, and I need my spotter to rescue me, or when I am fencing, and it decides to act up and lock for no reason. This is mainly a problem with my right shoulder, but exists in both. Perhaps there is some form of nutrient I am missing?
>> Anonymous
I know my sister takes Glucosomene for her joints.
This apparently for her hips (which dis-locate much similar to my shoulder) where is a natural place to find this? Fish? and would it help with my cracking? (back, knees, knuckles, neck, you name it)
Thank you helpful anon at /fit/
>> Anonymous
>>369258

I've had this problem with my right shoulder as well but mainly from repeated dislocations in sports. I dunno, i've heard that once you dislocate your shoulder the best you can do is strengthen the stabilizers around it, but you will always be prone to future dislocations. As far as nutrients are concerned i can't really think of anything off the top of my head that would help.
>> Anonymous
http://drugsaz.about.com/od/drugs/glucosamine.htm

Glucosamine, it should help with joint problems. I'm looking for places it comes natural
>> Anonymous
uh...according to my e-diagnosis

you have neurological problems

enjoy