Torn Pec

[IronBrothers]

So I was on bench last week. Was benching and about the 4th rep in I felt something funny in my chest.. but I kept going. I had to stop a couple sets after on bench. The rest of my chest routine was fucked. Flyes were too painful, so I moved onto back. Anyways long story short, has anyone torn a pec before? How long did it take to heal to where you could be throwing up some nasty weight again?

 

[Xlgx]

That's why I stay away from flat bb bench... Tore my pec minor off the bone

 

[weighted chinup]

My condolences.

If you have the option maybe you can have a sports doc take a look at it and see what the extent of the damage is, if its just a partial strain then you could be back at it pretty soon with some rehab work.

Have you noticed any dark bruising around the pec yet? Swelling?

 

[biglumber69]

Did your chest bruise at all.I would think a real torn chest muscle would need surgery.

 

[sorcerer zypher]

Ugh. Sorry to hear bro. Do you go insurance to at least get it looked at. Preferably by a sports specialist instead of a GP. If you don't mind me asking, how much were you benching when it happened?

 

[IronBrothers]

No bruising. But I feel it when I move my arm around or push on things with it. Im just going to sit out on the chest exercises for a while.

 

[Masters Power]

A fully torn pec will bruise instantly.

 

[jaymaximus]

I havent torn it. But Ive strained it really bad. Doc said to do nothing for a few weeks. Of course I didnt listen. I started benching with my elbows in tight (like with skull-crushers) and it took a lot of pressure off of my chest.

 

[hotdog23]

No bruising. But I feel it when I move my arm around or push on things with it. Im just going to sit out on the chest exercises for a while.

You should be fine. Could have strained the tendon. After acute phase (ice, complete rest) begin with isocontractions and light massage, progress to extremely light flye like movements, and progress weekly. 2x day pump to it will speed healing and help new fibers remember what they are meant to do. If u can OHP pain free keep that in workouts but I kind of doubt it. Good luck bro. It's a lifelong sport take it slow

 

[johnnyBALLZ]

No bruising. But I feel it when I move my arm around or push on things with it. Im just going to sit out on the chest exercises for a while.

Good idea, maybe even use this opportunity to take a week off of everything.

Whatever you do go easy, this can get a lot worse. Good luck.

 

[IronBrothers]

A fully torn pec will bruise instantly.

Damn thats gnarly. The pain is definitely in the same spot (Outside middle) but not destroyed like this. Thanks for all your words and advise.