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“While we are postponing, life speeds by.”— Seneca
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“So long Lover. We shall meet again after June 23rd. Text me. xo”
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Squatting Random Objects #6: Cow
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Anna
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This is why you pack food when you’re going to theme parks…I’m just leaving Disneyland (10,564 steps!).
Yesterday was kettledumbbell swings. I went with 30 lbs. This is the most I have ever done because I have only done kettlebell WOD’s twice. My arms a SUPER sore, but it a weird place. Like where the bicep meets the elbow pit area. I was doing a full over head swing, but as you can imagine, the grip was a little tricky on hotel dumbells.
Question: Is this a normal place to be sore from dumbell swings or was my form off?
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dumbellweights liked this
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mefragments answered:
IMHO it is normal you’re placing a considerable amount of work on your forearms and biceps during the swing.
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skepticavegirl said:
Sounds like you might be trying to swing with you arms rather than with your hips. Arms should stay straight…generally you feel the tightness in your lower back and the grippy muscles in your forearms.
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strongisbeautiful said:
Crossfit puts a shit ton of stress on the elbow joints. Swings, pull ups, cleans. Sadly the best I can say is ice and get used to it!
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lowcarbcountry said:
Sounds kind of like tennis elbow pain, it goes away!
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celestegivesup said:
When I do pull ups, that’s where I get sore! Such a bizarre spot.
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prettydirts answered:
totally normal, especially with an exercise youre not doing on a regular basis :)
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