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TaxusBaccata		new tattoo and training	23-03-2015 @ 02:53
Member 5299, 63 posts SQ 200, BP 125, DL 250 575.0 kgs @ 95kgs UnEq	getting my entire forearm done next week, will i have to take time off training? ive read that its fine to 'exercise' if you cover it carefully etc, but i assume those articles are aimed more at cardio. any chance things like deadlifts, rows with straps or benches and presses where im gripping the bar could mess with it?

McMuffin_Gains		...	23-03-2015 @ 03:45
Help me rescue my Insulina. Member 5366, 1090 posts	Obviously you'll not be able to have anything tight against it such as sleeves, wrist wraps or straps. I'd of thought you'd be ok if it's loosely covered. If it scabs over then be weary of it cracking whilst you train as it will spoil it. Keep it moist! I heard cocount oil is amazing for new tattoos.

HeavySingle		...	23-03-2015 @ 05:18
Member 5226, 180 posts SQ 310, BP 205, DL 345 860.0 kgs @ 167kgs UnEq	Yeah as above. No sleeves, wraps, the obvious stuff. For some of my work I just covered it with bepanthen, wrapped in cling film and trained around it for weed or two mate. I guess forearms one of the most exposed areas to lifters, so go careful with it

Bobbypalmer59		...	23-03-2015 @ 09:01
Member 5609, 294 posts SQ 225, BP 0, DL 0 225.0 kgs @ 91kgs UnEq	As said above bepanthen and cover with cling film but as soon as you're done shower, clean it and re apply cream. Dont worry about it too much. If you're doing cardio however keep it aired and wrap it if you're doing anything that might touch it I.e. Stones or any other Schmidt like that.

McMuffin_Gains		...	23-03-2015 @ 09:03
Help me rescue my Insulina. Member 5366, 1090 posts	If he's getting a full sleeve I wouldn't be touching stones at all, covered or not!

Bobbypalmer59		...	23-03-2015 @ 12:39
Member 5609, 294 posts SQ 225, BP 0, DL 0 225.0 kgs @ 91kgs UnEq	Yeah I suppose, f**k that noise.

Killelay		...	23-03-2015 @ 15:54
Member 5031, 1417 posts SQ 230, BP 140, DL 275 645.0 kgs @ 95kgs UnEq	McMuffin_Gains said:If he's getting a full sleeve I wouldn't be touching stones at all, covered or not! Stone sleeves


McMuffin_Gains		...	23-03-2015 @ 16:00
Help me rescue my Insulina. Member 5366, 1090 posts	Killelay said: Stone sleeves Not whilst its healing mate, fk that, guessing you haven't got any ink? whilst it's healing and scabbing it wants as little contact/pressure as possible. New tats are delicate, it's quite easy to fk them up. Once it's healed however, yeah sleeves are the way to go.

luki		...	23-03-2015 @ 16:22
Avatar Member 5517, 1538 posts SQ 160, BP 165, DL 201 526.0 kgs @ 110kgs UnEq	Scabs are a pain with tattoos. I lost about half the lines on my toes with bits of scab falling out with all the ink. Leaving clingfilm on for a week seemed to keep it in better the second time, but it didn't get any cheaper the second time. E45 cream was what I used to moisturise under the clingfilm. Its scentless and has no alcohol. Clingfilms what they use to stop scarring with burns. It stops the cut building up a scab by limiting contact with air and keeps the cut/tattoo clean. Feels uncomfortable, because of the heat, but its great for heavy work like portraits with a lot of fine lines. I'd avoid anything that can scratch, bump rub your arms for 2 weeks.

JonA81		...	23-03-2015 @ 16:53
Member 2216, 2243 posts	I was told to let it breathe and use pile cream to keep it moist/itch free, but that was 10+ years ago.

Ramsay777		...	23-03-2015 @ 17:11
Member 3942, 1107 posts SQ 200, BP 160, DL 315 675.0 kgs @ 102kgs UnEq	Post Edited: 23.03.2015 @ 17:15 PM by Ramsay777 luki said: E45 cream was what I used to moisturise under the clingfilm. E45's probably adding to the issue you had with ink falling out, it contains lanolin which draws ink out of a healing tattoo. As far as I understand though, it's fine to use as a moisturiser after it's healed - I used it on my first tattoo for a few days and it didn't heal as well as the work I've had since, which I've used Bepanthen to heal, same artist too. OP; Echoing what others have said, keep it covered for the first while and wear loose clothing, don't go dragging elbow sleeves over it or use wrist straps/wraps for at least 2 weeks (personally I'd leave it longer) but so long as all the scabbing and peeling has cleared up you'll be okay. Shower straight after the gym and give it a good clean with anti-bac soap. Your artist will, or certainly should, give you some advice so ask him/her all the best bro, it doesn't tickle! I had about 12 hours over 2 days on my left leg last week so that's been hampering my training slightly!

jwp		...	23-03-2015 @ 19:24
vhs porn Member 5081, 170 posts SQ 226, BP 160, DL 248 634.0 kgs @ 109kgs UnEq	Just fking punch robert patrick from terminator 2; if you don't punch like a bch, your forearm will gloop in him and you'll have a mansized liquid metal forearm guard to keep it safe, and produce for you many knives and stabbing weapons.

Killelay		...	23-03-2015 @ 21:40
Member 5031, 1417 posts SQ 230, BP 140, DL 275 645.0 kgs @ 95kgs UnEq	McMuffin_Gains said: Not whilst its healing mate, fk that, guessing you haven't got any ink? whilst it's healing and scabbing it wants as little contact/pressure as possible. New tats are delicate, it's quite easy to fk them up. Once it's healed however, yeah sleeves are the way to go. I don't but i meant after healing mate.

IainKendrick		...	23-03-2015 @ 22:02
some nice relaxing jazz. Member 77, 12599 posts SQ 265, BP 165, DL 280 710.0 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq	Just have 4-5 days off from doing anything that will work the forearms much or rub etc. I wouldnt do stones till it was prop healed a good week. Whats the point in rushing things!

TaxusBaccata		...	24-03-2015 @ 03:48
Member 5299, 63 posts SQ 200, BP 125, DL 250 575.0 kgs @ 95kgs UnEq	thanks to everyone who replied, so do we think i could get away with regular bench press within a few days after? worried about the wrist bending back pulling on the skin and the muscles moving when i grip, guess ill try and leave it as long as possible.

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