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Traps · 08-30-2008, 02:31 AM

I think its just me but lately, I've been noticing many biceps tear from guys (mainly powerlifters) deadlifting. They all seem to be in the arm that is supinated which makes sense to me, but has it always been this common in deadlifting maximal weights?

I understand that there are probably many reasons why a bicep can tear. However, in regards to it's involvement in the deadlift, what do you guys think the main problems are? I'm not a powerlifter. I just like deadlifting, but I've heard that some powerlifters avoid doing little to no direct biceps exercises. If this is true, could this be one of the reasons why an injury like this can occur?

Have any of you encounter this type of injury from deadlifting before and what do you think are the appropriate approaches one can take to avoid it? Thanks.

08-30-2008, 02:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Traps Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 34	Deadlifting and biceps tear I think its just me but lately, I've been noticing many biceps tear from guys (mainly powerlifters) deadlifting. They all seem to be in the arm that is supinated which makes sense to me, but has it always been this common in deadlifting maximal weights? I understand that there are probably many reasons why a bicep can tear. However, in regards to it's involvement in the deadlift, what do you guys think the main problems are? I'm not a powerlifter. I just like deadlifting, but I've heard that some powerlifters avoid doing little to no direct biceps exercises. If this is true, could this be one of the reasons why an injury like this can occur? Have any of you encounter this type of injury from deadlifting before and what do you think are the appropriate approaches one can take to avoid it? Thanks.