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Lifting weights with a new tattoo

lcrcboy · 2010-02-17 16:35:51

Well lads Im thinking of getting a tattoo on my upper left arm, but I was wondering will going to the gym and lifting weights stretch the tattoo, Im planning on increasing the size of my upper body so would putting on a bit of muscle damage or stretch the tattoo :confused::confused:

17-02-2010 05:35PM

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lcrcboy

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Well lads Im thinking of getting a tattoo on my upper left arm, but I was wondering will going to the gym and lifting weights stretch the tattoo, Im planning on increasing the size of my upper body so would putting on a bit of muscle damage or stretch the tattoo

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#2 17-02-2010 05:41PM

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not unless you plan on looking like ronnie coleman

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#3 17-02-2010 08:45PM

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I have a few on my arms and weightlifting never hurt them. You'll be fine unless you go massive.

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#4 22-02-2010 05:17PM

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just keep it up once it stretches it won't shrink back if you stop the weights. elasticity in skin can go at different times for different people. good luck man.

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