Biceps Injury

Biceps injuries are not that common but they can always happen when the bodybuilder ends up working the muscle or straining it too hard. In most cases it becomes a reality when working the biceps even if you are under poor form. Two common types of biceps injuries can be highlighted. The first one stands in a tear of the tendon that links the muscle to the bone at the shoulder area and the second one is a tear of the muscle in the elbow area. Although a tendon tear is most common in older individuals, a tear of the actual biceps muscle is quite common in the case of bodybuilders.

When you try to lift a heavy weight and your biceps muscle is not warmed up properly, you have a big chance of developing such an injury. One good way of warming up stands in utilizing a row machine or by simply doing bicep curls with the empty bar. Around 40 repetitions are recommended. Do not lift your arms or have an improper wrist position during exercising the biceps muscle as these are 2 common ways of getting an injury. Another thing you must always remember is that a heavy bicep routine is for advanced bodybuilders. Be sure to train for at least 6 months prior to undergoing such a heavy routine.

After you suffered a biceps injury it is very important to undergo a proper rehabilitation routine in order to properly heal. The rehabilitation routine is not that hard but needs to be taken on with seriousness in mind.