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Mike_W_82		Injury Prevention	02-10-2011 @ 22:09
Member 1580, 13 posts SQ 200, BP 150, DL 220 570.0 kgs @ 104kgs UnEq	Im not sure if being injured is part of powerlifting or i am doing something wrong but i seem to go from one injury to another. I recently aggrevated the tendons in my elbows and this week ive had two small tears in my left pec. I train with a powerlifting club so we warm up and stretch properly, our training is monitored, our programs are written out and we are well coached. Some of the other guys are injured from time to time but i seem to be injured almost constantly. Has anyone got any advice on what i can do about this or am i going to have to accept the fact im always going to be injured while im lifting? I lift raw in the GBPF (YNEPF).

spam_up		...	02-10-2011 @ 22:19
Glorious spam Member 1563, 3961 posts SQ 180, BP 130, DL 260 570.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq	think we all get injured from time to time. ive had a few and only been strength training for a year. things i think can cause injury - training very heavy/maxing out too often. training the same lift/muscle group when your still not recovered enough from last time. Bad form. not taking a rest once in a while. trying to lift a barell using your thumb

lil_lee		...	02-10-2011 @ 22:20
anti-social, except when needs help to put suit on Member 607, 2803 posts	my personal opinion is don't neglect vitamins for ur immune system and recovery and i know it sounds guy but f**king stretch! thats where i think i went wrong and look at me now i have aids! haha

Mike_W_82		...	02-10-2011 @ 22:23
Member 1580, 13 posts SQ 200, BP 150, DL 220 570.0 kgs @ 104kgs UnEq	Post Edited: 02.10.2011 @ 22:24 PM by Mike_W_82 I seem to get injured even when im using lighter weights. The latest pec injury was during the work up to my heavy sets. Ive been advised to look at lifting equipped or trying gh but im not into either to be honest. I stretch between sets, eat plenty of fruit and veg and take multi vits.

martin		...	03-10-2011 @ 08:27
Why not just not get fat in the first place? Member 132, 1406 posts SQ 331, BP 200, DL 320 851.0 kgs @ 98kgs UnEq	Mike_W_82 said:I stretch between sets. I wouldn't! Of course pushing yourself in a sport like PL'ing is going to put you at risk of injury, just like any other sport that is taken seriously. Best thing you can do is minimise the risk but it can never be eliminated. Perhaps you are just unlucky - or perhaps there are things, like above, that are contributing to your injury risk without you knowing.

Luuuuuukey		...	03-10-2011 @ 09:14
Hill sprints are fun! Member 731, 3253 posts SQ 200, BP 127.5, DL 232.5 560.0 kgs @ 80kgs UnEq	Mike_W_82 said:Ive been advised to look at lifting equipped Personally I always feel like lifting in kit puts more strain on my body, so I'm not sure how using kit is expected to prevent injury!

IainKendrick		...	03-10-2011 @ 09:17
some nice relaxing jazz. Member 77, 12599 posts SQ 265, BP 165, DL 280 710.0 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq	Post Edited: 03.10.2011 @ 09:24 AM by IainKendrick Mike_W_82 said: Ive been advised to look at lifting equipped or trying gh but im not into either to be honest. . a) If your elbows are sore now then equ powerlifting won't be nice on you. b) GH? You lift in GBPF a drug tested fed so I can see why you are not into it I hope it's not members of said fed suggesting you taking GH?

drew2		...	03-10-2011 @ 09:29
drew too Member 2696, 245 posts	Do you drink much water during the day, I read somewhere that being dehydrated can put you at a greater risk of injury. Also, maybe your body isn't ready for heavy weights and you need time with higher reps first. Just a thought.

Mike_W_82		...	03-10-2011 @ 15:57
Member 1580, 13 posts SQ 200, BP 150, DL 220 570.0 kgs @ 104kgs UnEq	Lifting equipped - the argument was that im more likely to be injured lowering the bar to my chest so the equipment might help protect me. I think im more likely to be injured lifting equipped as im going to be lifting more weight. The GH suggestion was from a bodybuilder friend. That seems to be his answer to most things lol. I drink plenty of water throughout the day and during my sessions. I asked my physio about my injuries this morning and he said that while ever im lifting near my max im going to get injuries. I might have to speak to the coaches at the club and see what they think. Thanks for the suggestions.

b_rex		...	03-10-2011 @ 16:10
jogging bottoms are like sweat pants Member 935, 972 posts SQ 220, BP 120, DL 227.5 567.5 kgs @ 97.6kgs UnEq	Buy yourself a copy of Magnificent Mobility and follow the warm-up laid out therein before each session. That will help enormously.

JackRevans		...	03-10-2011 @ 18:53
'There was also a sausage in my mouth.' Member 2477, 16481 posts SQ 190, BP 130, DL 235 555.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq	whats GH?

JackRevans		...	03-10-2011 @ 18:54
'There was also a sausage in my mouth.' Member 2477, 16481 posts SQ 190, BP 130, DL 235 555.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq	oh is it growth hormone?

Mike_W_82		...	03-10-2011 @ 20:33
Member 1580, 13 posts SQ 200, BP 150, DL 220 570.0 kgs @ 104kgs UnEq	Yes mate, growth hormone.

moz		...	06-10-2011 @ 10:35
Feasting on humble pie. Member 51, 1692 posts SQ 227.5, BP 185, DL 272.5 685.0 kgs @ 90.4kgs UnEq	spam_up said: Bad form. Isn't that where all injuries stem from? This is where I'd be looking mate

Finch		...	06-10-2011 @ 14:01
Gonna outlive my opposition !! Member 123, 4038 posts SQ 202.5, BP 135.0, DL 232.5 570.0 kgs @ 117kgs UnEq	moz said: Isn't that where all injuries stem from? This is where I'd be looking mate I'd go along with this, all the injuries that I pick up in the gym can be put down to poor form and technique. Unfortunately most of my injuries, whilst affecting what I do in the gym, are not from gym related incidents, just stupidity.

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