Elbow tendinitis high bar squat

fungie · 25-09-2015 10:19AM #1

Seems I have developed tendinitis in both elbows from high bar back squatting, I find this kind of annoying as I thought it would only effect low bar lifters. Anybody have any recommendation about how to deal with this in terms of technique or equipment. I am not asking for medical advice.

Transform · 25-09-2015 10:57AM

roll triceps and biceps and lats on the collar of the bar every day.

something like this -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWkB7uxVEmE

from what i see daily its origin is in the lats being tight and the teres minor needing work also (shoulders in general really)

Hanley · 25-09-2015 12:39PM

100 DB curls + 100 light pushdowns per day in addition to the above.

And if you've got elbow tendonitis from high bar squatting you have SERIOUS movement issues.

Your grip's probably too narrow for current mobility levels too.

Transform · 25-09-2015 01:07PM

Hanley wrote: »

100 DB curls + 100 light pushdowns per day in addition to the above.

And if you've got elbow tendonitis from high bar squatting you have SERIOUS movement issues.

Your grip's probably too narrow for current mobility levels too.

yup was going to mention widening out the grip but overall it doest solve anything really as you're just kicking the can down the road until the problem will show up elsewhere.

fungie · 25-09-2015 01:49PM

Thanks for the tips. I wouldnt of thought my mobility was that bad, ive attached a recent video. I do have a narrow grip but it feels comfortable but Ill make it wider. Ill try foam roll lats, have never done it before so if you hear load whaling in pain in Dublin city at 7pm tonight its probably me.

Zillah · 25-09-2015 03:34PM

Are you holding your breath?

fungie · 25-09-2015 04:58PM

Zillah wrote: »

Are you holding your breath?

Very much so.

Hanley · 25-09-2015 10:08PM

Grip's too narrow. Go to pinky finger on rings.

Wrap your thumb under the bar and keep your wrists straight.

Thoracic extension is non existent and massive degree of shoulder roll at the top. Try to make your chest "bigger"

Hanley · 25-09-2015 10:12PM

PS - do a ton more heavy upper back work like snatch grip block pulls, chest supported rows and strict barbell rows

Transform · 28-09-2015 09:45AM

Hanley wrote: »

PS - do a ton more heavy upper back work like snatch grip block pulls, chest supported rows and strict barbell rows

this and the mobility suggestions x 10.

defo upper back tightness as you can see it coming out of the bottom.

yes he should be holding his breath throughout the lift

if you cant do ring or TRX rows perfectly with feet on bench then work on that. Ive broken down progressions here -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnTCswcA-aw

it really isnt any more complicated that what's been suggested.

Good squat form otherwise

fungie · 28-09-2015 08:38PM

Thanks for all the tips, ill include them into my workout and post how they worked out in a few weeks.

Elbow tendinitis high bar squat

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