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post 1671555243 11-22-2022, 06:00 AM
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elbow pain during dips

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he's just started last couple weeks, has gone from being able to do 0 - > 15 reps


in the final reps of most sets (with 2-3 RIR) he says his elbow feels "loose" or "cold". Usual points to the lateral side of the elbow not the inner joint connecting the arm

Could this be lack of grip/forearm strength for stability or another weakness? His form is pretty good. Could it be a bone structure issue similar to how some ppl's shoulders hurt from dips?

How to correct? reps*








*if not on spread/recharge*if not on spread/recharge
post 1671555453 11-22-2022, 06:07 AM
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You probably have poor form if your elbows are hurting. I have bad elbow tendonitis in one arm, but Dips feel no paid whatsoever.

Maybe try assisted dips for a while until the form is correct and your muscles around the tendon are strong again?
post 1671555703 11-22-2022, 06:12 AM
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Idk never felt it in my elbow. It does sometimes feel bad for my shoulders tho
post 1671556173 11-22-2022, 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted By OliverHeldens⏩
You probably have poor form if your elbows are hurting. I have bad elbow tendonitis in one arm, but Dips feel no paid whatsoever.

Maybe try assisted dips for a while until the form is correct and your muscles around the tendon are strong again?
his form is decent. assists sounds possibly good idea
post 1671556493 11-22-2022, 06:28 AM
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Didn’t I tell you this would happen boyo
post 1671556753 11-22-2022, 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted By GooBaaa⏩
Didn’t I tell you this would happen boyo
no, i have no elbow/shoulder/other pain

someone did not read
post 1671556973 11-22-2022, 06:36 AM
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pretty substantial jump, going from 0-15 in a short time. id guess he's using some ligament elasticity to propel them up from the bottom rather than placing the load on the pecs and triceps.

get him on an assisted dip machine and ask him where he feels each rep. if he responds near the elbow that's your answer.

id also recommend him doing less reps as unless im reading wrong he probably doesn't know how RIR work without being at least semi trained.
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post 1671557183 11-22-2022, 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted By HockeyBacon18⏩
pretty substantial jump, going from 0-15 in a short time. id guess he's using some ligament elasticity to propel them up from the bottom rather than placing the load on the pecs and triceps.

get him on an assisted dip machine and ask him where he feels each rep. if he responds near the elbow that's your answer.

id also recommend him doing less reps as unless im reading wrong he probably doesn't know how RIR work without being at least semi trained.
alright thx
post 1671558153 11-22-2022, 07:09 AM
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post 1671558443 11-22-2022, 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted By IronFeta⏩
he's just started last couple weeks, has gone from being able to do 0 - > 15 reps

*if not on spread/recharge*if not on spread/recharge
I think its all right here. Just because strength is there to do 15 doesnt mean the rest of the body has caught up.
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post 1671559213 11-22-2022, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted By Scottybby⏩
Idk never felt it in my elbow. It does sometimes feel bad for my shoulders tho
same
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post 1671559923 11-22-2022, 07:57 AM
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Bad form with dips as well with scull-crushers can play havoc with the elbows, the secret is to keep the elbows in as close to the body as you can.
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