Pain in arms during lifting only.

LowestRug
LowestRug Posts: 1 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hello everyone.

2 months ago I started lifting weights. On my first go, I started doing bicep curls and had instant pain in my arms. I shrugged it off figuring that it was because I was new and just starting out. 2 months later, the pain still happens. I can't get past 10 reps at 30lbs without getting pain in my arms similar to a Charlie horse. It begins around my 5th rep and by my 10th it's too much and I need to hold my arms straight for a minute or two. After that I can continue on to another set with the pain happening all over again. It's the only time that I feel discomfort. No soreness later or the next day. I feel as if I did nothing. I don't think I'm over doing it seeing that I'm only doing 3 sets of 10 at 30lbs 3x a week. I'm not sure how to remedy this.

For the record, I'm male, 25, 6ft, 280lbs and as a mechanic, I use my arms all day. Never experience this pain at work. The pain will happen during other exercises, but is most pronounced during bicep curls.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

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  • jseams1234
    jseams1234 Posts: 1,219 Member
    Body trying to create stability for a weak muscle/stabilizers. Common.

    https://youtu.be/Da3SvJ5elOE
  • beatyfamily1
    beatyfamily1 Posts: 257 Member
    Using your arms all day doesn’t mean you work every single muscle in your arm. Different exercises use different muscles and making a small adjustment to the exercise can change what muscles are being targeted. I agree that your muscles may be weak. As a beginner, I would concentrate more on form with lighter weight rather than heavy weight and build up to the heavy weight. You can seriously hurt yourself if you don’t have the right form as well as pushing more weight than you can handle. When you get a cramp, assuming you are well hydrated and are getting enough electrolytes, it’s usually a sign that you need to stop. Your body isn't used to doing that particular activity so you need to build up to it.
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