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Subsequent to doing pushups and pullups, my lower triceps near the elbow are sore. is that normal?
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Yes.: You probably inflammed the tendons of the tricep muscles, which connect the tricep to the elbow. As you get stronger and more conditioned, the pain should go away.
Answered 5/18/2014
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Not unexpected.: Pushups also employ the triceps muscles, and since the triceps are weaker than the pectoral muscles they'll fatigue when so engaged. So the soreness is not unexpected but should not be debilitating.
Answered 5/17/2017
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