Possible tricep tear

[strange_man]

So, two days ago I decided to bench 440lbs. I almost finished the rep but at the top part my elbow just gave out and heard a loud pop. I had to drop the bar, but luckily there was a safety. My elbow quickly swelled but I had ZERO pain, even when the injury happened. And still, there is no pain or bruising. The swelling is also almost gone and the shape of the triceps still looks normal. It only hurts a little when i touch the spot( outside of the elbow). Will meet the orthopaedic doctor in 2 days.

 

[Greenbay68]

Hmm. That doesn’t sound like a tear. Maybe bursa sac popped? Let us know what it ends up being. That’s jarring

 

[strange_man]

Partial tear. Luckily, no surgery required

 

[CaptainTren]

440lbs is pretty heavy ... How many reps were you going for

 

[bob357sig]

Partial tear. Luckily, no surgery required

I’m surprised there wasn’t any bruising on the partial tear. When I tore my pec bruising started with a half hour. 2 days later it spread to my entire right chest and upper arm area. Was a partial tear, no surgery. I was told a total tear wouldn’t have bruising.