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Muscle cramping all the time

Zariph

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Hello

For some reason I keep getting small musclecramps...for instance if i strech my arm for some time and then pull it back, my triceps kinda cramps...same opposite way with my biceps when having my arm curled for some time...also happens if I lift my hands over my head for some time, then my shoulder kinda cramps when I lower my arms again...

this happens when Im not using any weight...for instance just when lying in my bed...

when I train it doesn't affect me...

could some1 help me why these small cramps occur? and what to do about it
 
How is your fluid intake,

Are you very active?
Have you tried increasing electrolytes?

A supplemental solution I swear by for this is Taurine.
 
Most people could really benefit from a magnesium supplement. Magnesium is the key electrolyte in muscle relaxation, and cramping is a sign of inadequate levels.

Do not get Mg Oxide unless you want to get the runs.
 
thx for the answer...well i get around 1.5 liter a day i guess...and like 5 gram taurine from pre workout...and i eat plenty of protein
 
I would drink more if you are active but thats not a necessity per se

I can't see a reason you would get cramping.
Is there a spasm, or is it pain?
 
Can we get a quick overview of your diet?

Maintenance cals? Fats high enough? Not avoiding sodium or anything restrictive?
 
Driven2lift said:
Can we get a quick overview of your diet?

Maintenance cals? Fats high enough? Not avoiding sodium or anything restrictive?
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its muscle spasm I think...Im not avoiding anything ...cals about 2500 which is aproximately 300 suprplus...trying to go 40/40/20 macro wise...
 
I used to get cramps when I stretch. It only happens to me after I take a long break and the lift again.

What supplements are you taking?
 
datsthat said:
I used to get cramps when I stretch. It only happens to me after I take a long break and the lift again.

What supplements are you taking?
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hm atm its

Creatine
HMB
Pa (sl granules)
ZMA, multi
Just finished 2 bottles of ABE
Preworkout
BCAA
 
Try eating bananas throughout the day as snacks, it helped me a lot as well as I now drink a little over a gallon of Gatorade a day.
 
When I have high sodium intake I cramp like a mofo
 
I would suggest water intake at 2.5L
 
Extra Potassium
RDA of calcium
Taurine 5-6g
Up water intake
 
thx for all the answers guys, the reason I guess is I drink to little..and actually my sodium intake is quite high
 
Zariph said:
thx for all the answers guys, the reason I guess is I drink to little..and actually my sodium intake is quite high
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I will bet on the sodium
 
I do absolutely think you would benefit from more magnesium. Multi Vitamins usually have a negligible amount of magnesium. ZMA is fantastic, but for you and still experiencing the cramps I would take some mag in the morning too. Maybe consider switching to ZMK. It's a superior formula that uses an "active" form of B-6, and has its minerals in FIVE forms: Citrates, Malate, Fumarate, Succinate, AND Asparatate. If I get cramps I take two of those.
 
I was getting cramps often... I was drinking plenty of water . Added taurine , potassium and magnesium and nothing was helping .. I actually started to add back some sodium and it did the trick .
 
I use MST Athlytes to prevent cramping.

These help tremendously when on a lower carb diet, or when cutting, which is when I cramp up the most.
 
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