Cramping in arms after workout.

50gunner

50gunner

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2 hours or so after a good arm workout, my arms like to cramp during contraction right in between the upper forearm and bicep area (elbow pit area?? Haha) I stretch before the workout and during rest, drink plenty of fluids before, during and after. Any other suggestions?
 
i would take a look at nutrition as the first culprit. Are you getting enough calories / nutrients?
 
This IS common.
 
50gunner said:
2 hours or so after a good arm workout, my arms like to cramp during contraction right in between the upper forearm and bicep area (elbow pit area?? Haha) I stretch before the workout and during rest, drink plenty of fluids before, during and after. Any other suggestions?
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Besides the normal, protein, hydration, nutrition, taurine..
Something that has really made a difference in me, is foam rolling.
Give those muscles a good foam roll. Feels great, and helps that a lot.
 
RegisterJr said:
This IS common.
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You'll have to excuse me, I am still a newbie. I just thought the cramping (being specifically in my forearms) was a sign that I may not be training effectively. I'm forming my diet around all the macros suggested for my body weight and goals, so I'm pretty sure my nutrients are on point. I have foam rolled before but not consistently so I'll do that more. Do you foam roll before and after training?
 
50gunner said:
You'll have to excuse me, I am still a newbie. I just thought the cramping (being specifically in my forearms) was a sign that I may not be training effectively. I'm forming my diet around all the macros suggested for my body weight and goals, so I'm pretty sure my nutrients are on point. I have foam rolled before but not consistently so I'll do that more. Do you foam roll before and after training?
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I don't specifically on arms. If it's cramps, maybe taurine would help like EmpireMind mentioned. It could also be that your forearms aren't as strong enough to support the weight you curl. I don't do forearm work outside of deadlifts and farmers walks, but that could help as well.

If it's more of a pain than cramps, it'll be something else.
 
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