bruises on both shoulders?

Hypocrisy86 · Jul 6, 2009

I have these spots,lines, circles on top of both my shoulders
they appear to be like bruises,

QUESTION: is it a bruise(s)? and what do i do to make it heal, better etc?
heres a pic to show how it looks in comparison to the color of it not size.
the bruise i have on both shoulders are tiny,uneven etc, .

tim290280 · Jul 6, 2009

Looks like a bruise to me. But I am long sighted.

Bhana · Jul 6, 2009

Sometimes Bruises like that can be caused by the pressure of the bar resting on your body. I tend to get them on ma trap area after squatting. Thats the only explanation I can think of.

Johnny5 · Jul 6, 2009

I think it's by doing standing calf raises on the machine. Sometimes the pads are so worn out it does little to protect the shoulders. But you just have to grind out the reps. I used to get this but over time your body gets used to it, and it goes away.

El Freako · Jul 6, 2009

I used to get them from standing calf-raises too. They go away after a few days then come back the following week after calves again.

Chesticles · Jul 6, 2009

^word

tim290280 · Jul 6, 2009

Have to say I wasn't guessing at what caused it. But I agree with everyone that suggested the standing calf raise machine. I shifted to single leg to try and stop getting those bruises with marginal success.

But I've also gotten them from DB presses or an from the barbell being loose against the shoulders.

El Freako · Jul 6, 2009

I get an awesome patch of dry flaky skin on my upper back from squatting, due to the fact I don't use the pussy-pad. It gets nice and red-raw after high volume work too. Also when I Smolov'd deadlifts I got killer ingrown hairs on my upper quads from dragging the bar over them on lockout. I wear them as badges of pride.

Skeptic · Jul 6, 2009

I always get killer bruises (although not visible) on my shoulders from front squats. My traps felt perpetually bruised through the first half of smolov lol...

Standing calf raise seems to be the only exercise that leaves marks though.

Bhana · Jul 6, 2009

El Freako said:
I get an awesome patch of dry flaky skin on my upper back from squatting, due to the fact I don't use the pussy-pad. It gets nice and red-raw after high volume work too.

I used to get that when I had no choice but to squat on a smith. lol pussy pads, people just need to man up :umwtf:

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Storm · Jul 6, 2009

Standing claves raises. I switched to single-leg with little effect. No matter what i do, i almost inject my t-shirt into my shouder, hence the scratches.

I've learnt to live with them.

Hypocrisy86 · Jul 6, 2009

I guess you guys are right, since i started using the standing calf raise only 4 weeks ago, from 350 to whole stack (500lbs) after 7 reps i feel pressure on my shoulders..i wouldn't even consider these shoulder rests as "pads" its like covered thick cardboard.. :S

thanks guys.

Braaq · Jul 7, 2009

Johnny5 said:
I think it's by doing standing calf raises on the machine. Sometimes the pads are so worn out it does little to protect the shoulders. But you just have to grind out the reps. I used to get this but over time your body gets used to it, and it goes away.

Exactly, I get them from that as well and so I stopped using it. Bothered my back as well, so I don't miss that machine at all.

tim290280 · Jul 7, 2009

El Freako said:
I get an awesome patch of dry flaky skin on my upper back from squatting, due to the fact I don't use the pussy-pad. It gets nice and red-raw after high volume work too. Also when I Smolov'd deadlifts I got killer ingrown hairs on my upper quads from dragging the bar over them on lockout. I wear them as badges of pride.

I hate those pads, the bar feels too bulky and mobile with those things.

I also get bruises and scrapes on my shins from deadlifting + C&J + snatches. My shins are slowly getting used to it and hardening the fuck up.

Skeptic · Jul 7, 2009

tim290280 said:
I hate those pads, the bar feels too bulky and mobile with those things.

I also get bruises and scrapes on my shins from deadlifting + C&J + snatches. My shins are slowly getting used to it and hardening the fuck up.

You know whats worse?.. When they use the pussy pads.. THEN wrap the towel around the bar :umwtf:

tim290280 · Jul 7, 2009

Skeptic said:
You know whats worse?.. When they use the pussy pads.. THEN wrap the towel around the bar

I seriously think that the pussy-pad and gloves and using a towel on the bar while squatting are all signs that the person in question has no idea about weight training.

Hypocrisy86 · Jul 7, 2009

im not going to stop using it, since its the only calf pressing machine i like, cus of standing still, and not having to sit or be in leg press sled etc.. keep my spine straight just press.
as long as i don't feel any pain on the spots im not gonna worry.

Chesticles · Jul 7, 2009

tim290280 said:
I seriously think that the pussy-pad and gloves and using a towel on the bar while squatting are all signs that the person in question has no idea about weight training.

I can understand gloves for deadlifts and such, even I use them for that. But who the hell uses gloves to squat?

2quantify · Jul 21, 2009

Not sure if this is the right place or not, but, how can I change my squatting form to alieve the pain in the bones of my upper neck? Not using the foam, nor do I feel that it will solve my problem if its bad form.

Johnny5 · Jul 21, 2009

Chesticles said:
I can understand gloves for deadlifts and such, even I use them for that. But who the hell uses gloves to squat?

I do. I use it to move lots of weight around on the leg press, or squat rack etc. I use it mainly because I have tendonitis and have to keep my wrists/forearms tight. Not everyone that wears gloves are pussies. :borat:

2quantify, try putting the bar lower on your back (around the traps). The bar shouldn't be resting on your neck at all. It's real comfortable.

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