HammerStrength902
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Hey guys. A couple weeks ago, I was going all out on back day and lat pulled 300lbs for 3. (I weighed 170 lbs at the time.) I guess it was too much because my shoulder began to ache soon after. As the week went on I noticed every once in a while my shoulder would start aching on certain lifts but I figured it was just typical growing pains at this point.
This past Monday (last week) I began my bench routine and noticed this slight pain even while warming up at 135 lbs. I slowly progressed up to 285 for 1, which the pain was becoming more pronounced and I began to question if this was an injury. I quit my workout soon after. I went to the doctor and the doctor didnt give me much information. I guess she figured it was a light muscle sprain. I was prescribed prednisone, ibuprofen, ice often and refrain from any harsh physical activities, although I could still lift.
This past Monday, I figured I would bench again. Bad idea. I had dull pain, but lasted 2 hours after my workout before finally going away. I dont really feel much pain under a weight load, just dull discomfort. I can technically still sleep on the shoulder (where last week I could not at all) so I know its getting better in some way or another, but coming into week 5 of my cycle, im not sure if its a good idea to stay in if I HAVE TO keep it easy.
What would you guys do? I plan to take off bench & shoulders all of this week, and next week. (thats 3 weeks total for no shoulders, and 2 weeks for bench rest time.) I can raise my arm from my side and up with no pain, and front raises I feel 0 pain going up, but 3/10 pain coming down. I do have a decent sized chest already and I dont believe I would grow disproportionate but I would rather ask before trying!
This past Monday (last week) I began my bench routine and noticed this slight pain even while warming up at 135 lbs. I slowly progressed up to 285 for 1, which the pain was becoming more pronounced and I began to question if this was an injury. I quit my workout soon after. I went to the doctor and the doctor didnt give me much information. I guess she figured it was a light muscle sprain. I was prescribed prednisone, ibuprofen, ice often and refrain from any harsh physical activities, although I could still lift.
This past Monday, I figured I would bench again. Bad idea. I had dull pain, but lasted 2 hours after my workout before finally going away. I dont really feel much pain under a weight load, just dull discomfort. I can technically still sleep on the shoulder (where last week I could not at all) so I know its getting better in some way or another, but coming into week 5 of my cycle, im not sure if its a good idea to stay in if I HAVE TO keep it easy.
What would you guys do? I plan to take off bench & shoulders all of this week, and next week. (thats 3 weeks total for no shoulders, and 2 weeks for bench rest time.) I can raise my arm from my side and up with no pain, and front raises I feel 0 pain going up, but 3/10 pain coming down. I do have a decent sized chest already and I dont believe I would grow disproportionate but I would rather ask before trying!
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