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Weightroom is a community for barbell and dumbbell strength training, including powerlifting, beginner routines, and serious gym progress.

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Weekend Questions Thread – May 9, 2025 (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 13 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago) by shittydwarf@sh.itjust.works to c/Weightroom@sh.itjust.works

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Have a question about training, recovery, programming, or diet? This is the place to ask

No question is too basic or too advanced. Whether you're new to strength training or a seasoned lifter troubleshooting sticking points, ask away.

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[–] PolarKraken@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago) (1 children)

Thanks! I definitely was when it began, yes. Was probably developing (maybe due to those in some measure) before the dumbbells, and those are what set it over the edge maybe. I'm unfortunately a stubborn git who usually takes a long time (sometimes weeks) to realize "oh...that's not supposed to hurt like that".

You mean overhand grip I assume? Not underhand? As being the problematic one? I did switch to neutral and underhand once the injury really got rolling but it was probably way too late by then.

[–] shittydwarf@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

Yeah I was talking about overhand being the culprit, in my case at least. You can try mixing it up (over/under/neutral) or just going with neutral grip the whole time and see how those elbows feel? Rings work well too as they rotate naturally through the movement

[–] PolarKraken@sh.itjust.works 2 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

Hmm yeah, I think rings will be the move. I already have em 🤷‍♂️

Thanks! Cheers on the community too, hope it grows :)

[–] shittydwarf@sh.itjust.works 2 points 5 hours ago

Awesome, hope they do the trick for you! Thanks for being an early adopter hah