Stretch Marks

eroo

In recent weeks I've noticed stretch marks forming around my shoulders/armpits.. where the pecs, shoulder and bicep meet. Is there any particular reason for this? i.e. bad form, progressing too fast..

Also anyone else experience it from weightlifting? How did you stop/prevent it.. if at all?

I'd really appreciate any helpful responses!:)

ronbyrne2005

If you are genetically predisposed to it then weight training/rapid growth will cause it. They fade with time and if you get a sun tan. Do a search on google, i think you can apply some vitamin E thing on NEW stretch marks to reduce severity but it wont work on old marks. Think lasers etc can be used.

tribulus

Happened to me too when I was younger (15-17). Nearly non-existent now.

brianthebard

Bio oil, regularly applied.

eroo

brianthebard wrote: »

Bio oil, regularly applied.

Bio oil?:o

Thank you for the replies so far!:)

joey54

I know you use Arnica for bruises but I think it works for stretch marks too.
Also just moisturising the area should help reduce them.

itsallaboutheL

eroo wrote: »

In recent weeks I've noticed stretch marks forming around my shoulders/armpits.. where the pecs, shoulder and bicep meet. Is there any particular reason for this? i.e. bad form, progressing too fast..

Also anyone else experience it from weightlifting? How did you stop/prevent it.. if at all?

I'd really appreciate any helpful responses!:)

It means the weights are working!! im back home with the rents at the mo and found a bottle of bio-oil i bought a year ago and never used

Posy

Yes, use bio oil on the marks. It's oil you get in boots or any chemist and costs about €13. You need to be moisturizing a LOT to keep the skin supple and stretchy or you'll get marks and they usually will fade but are permanent.

Stretch marks can be a sign of Zinc deficency.