Hi everyone,
I know this has been talked about numerous times in the past but I'd like to ask about it in relation to my specific situation.
I workout twice a week (weight training) and never have any problems or pain apart from when doing dips (BW only).
In the past 6 months I've done dips once a week in 4 sets of 10 reps. Each time I finish the last dip (no pain during the dips) I get quite intense and sharp pain in both my collarbones (a little more on the left - my weaker side). The pain is worst when trying to ease my body weight off the bars and back onto my feet. Once the weight is off my hands the pain is gone and I'm fine.
Recently however I went to the gym and pushed myself a little harder than usual and did 2 sets of 15-20 dips. The pain was quite intense (as it normally is) but after the weight was off my hands I left fine. I continued my workout on the machines and didn't feel any pain. The next day however and today (workout was 2 days ago now) I've got a nagging pain in my left collarbone/clavicle area when I move in certain positions. It's not that bad, and the pain isn't enough to hinder my movement range. It's more of an annoyance and a worry.
I've researched this topic and come to the conclusion it is my form that is causing the pain. I lean forward too much and my elbows may flare. When I eventually go back to dips I'll make sure to maintain an upright posture with my elbows tucked in!
However, for now I need some advice:
1. What have I done? Strained the muscle that connects to the collarbone/clavicle?
2. When is the pain likely to go away considering it isn't that bad but has been there for 2 days.
3. I am due to workout on Wednesday (tomorrow) and do some bench-press, push-ups etc. Should I give it a rest totally or can I do other weight training like curls instead?
Any other comments or advice would be great.
I know this has been talked about numerous times in the past but I'd like to ask about it in relation to my specific situation.
I workout twice a week (weight training) and never have any problems or pain apart from when doing dips (BW only).
In the past 6 months I've done dips once a week in 4 sets of 10 reps. Each time I finish the last dip (no pain during the dips) I get quite intense and sharp pain in both my collarbones (a little more on the left - my weaker side). The pain is worst when trying to ease my body weight off the bars and back onto my feet. Once the weight is off my hands the pain is gone and I'm fine.
Recently however I went to the gym and pushed myself a little harder than usual and did 2 sets of 15-20 dips. The pain was quite intense (as it normally is) but after the weight was off my hands I left fine. I continued my workout on the machines and didn't feel any pain. The next day however and today (workout was 2 days ago now) I've got a nagging pain in my left collarbone/clavicle area when I move in certain positions. It's not that bad, and the pain isn't enough to hinder my movement range. It's more of an annoyance and a worry.
I've researched this topic and come to the conclusion it is my form that is causing the pain. I lean forward too much and my elbows may flare. When I eventually go back to dips I'll make sure to maintain an upright posture with my elbows tucked in!
However, for now I need some advice:
1. What have I done? Strained the muscle that connects to the collarbone/clavicle?
2. When is the pain likely to go away considering it isn't that bad but has been there for 2 days.
3. I am due to workout on Wednesday (tomorrow) and do some bench-press, push-ups etc. Should I give it a rest totally or can I do other weight training like curls instead?
Any other comments or advice would be great.