Question 1

what weight training exercises can i do with tennis elbow?

Accepted Answer

Not a lot: Pretty much any weight training exercise will aggravate tennis elbow as they require a strong hand grip that is an aggravating motion for tennis elbow. I'd better have the tennis elbow treated first and then résumé weight exercising.

Question 2

why does my outer elbow hurt when i try to straighten my arm? i was lifting weights could that be the reason?

Accepted Answer

Tennis elbow: Weight-lifting is a common cause of the extensor tendinitis commonly called tennis elbow. A snug band worn just below the elbow can alleviate some pain.

Question 3

i had a crack in my elbow 6 months ago and i joined a gym and i m lifting weights and i have a little pain would lifting weight worsen my elobow?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: That would be quite unlikely after 6 months post injury 

if problems continue you may need to have the elbow reevaluated.

Question 4

how long should i wait before lifting weights again if i have elbow tendinitis?

Accepted Answer

Pain free: You should wait until your elbow is pain free before you start lifting weights. If lifting weights bothers your elbow, you should stop or modify the exercises. See a board certified orthopaedic surgeon is your symptoms persist.

Question 5

hello, my left arm and elbow have a sharp pain that seemed to have evolved from lifting weights. in certain lifting positions, much pain. what to do?

Accepted Answer

TENNIS ELBOW?: Need medical evaluation. 
Tennis elbow is a kind of tendinitis in outer aspect of elbow in attachment to the bony prominance.

Question 6

five months after tennis elbow surgery, can i start lifting weights?

Accepted Answer

Probably, but: Always best to consult the operative surgeon. Call your orthopedist who will either speak to you directly, as part of the original service, or have his/her secretary call you back with the answer.

Question 7

i began weight training again.i think i've hurt my elbow.feels strained and keeps clicking occasionally.can't train now.what can i do to aid recovery?

Accepted Answer

Rice: Rest, ice, compression, elevation. Out of all, rest is most important. If pain persists see an Ortho specialist.

Question 8

have cubital tunnel syndrome both elbows? its mild, using elbow splints daily, is it ok to do weight training ( free weights) or will make worse?

Accepted Answer

Would be cautious.: If your weight training involves any elbow flexion and extension, you can potentially increase trauma to your nerves, and require ulnar nerve transposition surgery.

Question 9

is there anything i can do to keep my joints (elbows, knees) from feeling achy when lifting weights?

Accepted Answer

Stretch, warm up: Just common sense things like good stretching beforehand (although there's not good data that stretching provides performance benefit in weight lifting), and not starting with your max weights.  If you're joints are aching after every lift session, it's your body's way of telling you you're either lifting too much, too frequently or both.

Question 10

fell on arm a week ago, still can't bear weight well, push anything or flex arm real well. inner elbow pain. is this ucl or a bruise? neg for fracture

Accepted Answer

See an Orthopod: You could have just bruised the bone but if still painful you might have torn the muscles off the bone or the ucl. You need a good examination by an orthopaedic surgeon.

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Pain in inner elbow after lifting weights

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What weight training exercises can i do with tennis elbow?

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Why does my outer elbow hurt when i try to straighten my arm? i was lifting weights could that be the reason?

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I had a crack in my elbow 6 months ago and i joined a gym and i m lifting weights and i have a little pain would lifting weight worsen my elobow?

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How long should i wait before lifting weights again if i have elbow tendinitis?

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Hello, my left arm and elbow have a sharp pain that seemed to have evolved from lifting weights. in certain lifting positions, much pain. what to do?

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Five months after tennis elbow surgery, can i start lifting weights?

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I began weight training again.i think i've hurt my elbow.feels strained and keeps clicking occasionally.can't train now.what can i do to aid recovery?

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Have cubital tunnel syndrome both elbows? its mild, using elbow splints daily, is it ok to do weight training ( free weights) or will make worse?

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Is there anything i can do to keep my joints (elbows, knees) from feeling achy when lifting weights?

A member asked:

Fell on arm a week ago, still can't bear weight well, push anything or flex arm real well. inner elbow pain. is this ucl or a bruise? neg for fracture

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