Torn Bicep During Deadlift

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• bicep
• torn bicep. powerlfiter
• strongman
• iron sport
• muscles

[sub7design]

I've read that torn bicep is not uncommon when using the mixed grip. When I get to heavier weights, I have to do mixed grip. How long is recovery? Or does it need surgery?

[IronSportGym]

@sub7design A mixed grip has very little to do with the tear. The problem here was that because of the thicker bar Doug was really trying to cinch his grip in tight and in doing so he started the lift with a slightly bent arm. The biceps tendon always tears when the arm is being forced open against its will. Yes it does require surgery but its not too major, he is fine now.

[IronSportGym]

No, Doug is not crippled he is doing fine and competing again. Torn biceps is a pretty common injury in the sport of strongman because of the awkward nature of the things we lift and carry.Luckily we have a surgeon near by that uses a new method of repairing these tendons that allow the athlete to recover way faster with a better range of motion.

[jmaddiso]

You're absolutely right, Ronnie is a very strong guy and of course the best body builder of all time with the most Olympia wins. He did have a powerlifting background mind, and like quite a few other body builders he does low rep work aka powerlifting rep ranges.

I'm not really a fan of body building vs powerlifting, they're totally different sports, and I think you can enjoy both.

[IronSportGym]

@Berettina1 A mixed grip has very little to do with the tear. The problem here was that because of the thicker bar Doug was really trying to cinch his grip in tight and in doing so he started the lift with a slightly bent arm. The biceps tendon always tears when the arm is being forced open against its will. Yes it does require surgery but its not too major, he is fine now.

[HISHAM931]

That was scary, u can actually see the muscle crawling up on his arm. This grip is deadly and should only be done on thin bars. How can u lift something, if u cant grip it properly...

[Oblander]

why is the bar so damn thick?!?!

[amoo2007]

@TehUberCyberBeast oh that's uncalled for, man.  not cool

[ninjajesus81]

This is why I always deadlift with both hands over the bar.

[ninjajesus81]

@sub7design Does it need surgery? Of course it does. How would that injury repair itself?

[lasseolsen10]

When lifting with a normal bar i can recommend using the "hook grip". i lifted 160 new pr today with at hook grip. The hook grip dosent hurt, everybody should use it, then you dont have to lift with mixed grip.

[turningaxe]

that looks very painful its the bar's fault.

[WizKidSONY]

@xHizukax tf?

[BafflinBook]

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[kyndralae]

@Berettina1 A torn bicep has very little to no affiliation with "allah"