Arms going numb from squats

[natandrb]

Lately I've noticed that my arms seem to be going numb during my squats. I'm kinda worried that my hands will go completely numb and I may drop the bar mid-set. Does anyone have any recommendations as to what I can do to avoid the numbness? It seems to only happen when I'm squatting heavy and I refuse to go lighter. I searched and couldn't find any pertinent info. Thanks.

 

[DerickVonD]

The first thing I would do is try lighter weight or adjust my grip.

 

[tnubs]

my arms do that too, i just kinda ignore it. its not exactly my arms, its my shoulders. its an odd feeling and hard to describe.

 

[ana420]

do u use a shoulder pad on the bar?

 

[Tomahawk88]

I like doing low bar squats.

 

[hardknock]

This happened to me once when I hit 415 for reps, first time I had tried anything over 380 on squuats...this was yeaaaars ago when I squatted religiously. I passed out shrtly after for about 20 seconds or so. I think. at least that's what my wo partner told me....vomited later and I was good to go from that point on...i hadn't eaten for several hrs befoe my wo that day...and I was dehydrated...it happens but if it becomes ordinary than I would get a physical and panel done.

 

[hardknock]

Shiiiit, I have no idea why I see letters I hit on my treo but when I hit post then my damn letters are doubled or missing....
Time for a nnew phone

 

[waynaferd]

Try moving the bar higher or lower, you might be pinching something.

I hate pads, and once I was over 400 for reps I started kicking my elbows back and putting some weight on to my tris....not much, but it seems to not leave red marks on my shoulders anymore. Give it a try, it just may help!!

 

[Robbo]

It sounds like your collar bone being pulled down onto the top of the ribcage and compressing the nerves. Similar to Thoracic Outlet syndrome maybe?

 

[fellowmike]

it is because you are putting too much pressure on your spinal cord, try to adjust your form a little bit, or go for more reps and less weight. if both of these options cannot be established, your just goning to have to man up i guess lol...my arms get numb toooooo:cheers:

 

[BaldwinBoy]

Are you using any padding under the bar? That can help.