Are Hyperextended elbows dangerous ? ( Help pls )

I have them.

Are they dangerous ? How can I cure them ? Will my elbows die when I get old ?

I don't want to stop doing GST. 

But my Straight arm holds are automatically going into Hyperxtension ( Its not that big though ) I dont feel pain or discomfort and I have no problem with it. I didn't even notice it but some years ago a trainer said that If im going to train with hyperextended elbows then im going to be a cripple in the end.

Help

What kind of trainer was this? Hyperextended elbows are ok, as long as you don't 'rest' on the joint, but that's bad for anyone's elbow hyperextended or not. If you feel no pain or discomfort you are good.

This is a common myth that stems from the fact that most people don't know how to properly train straight arm strength. If you follow proper progressions and give your connective tissue plenty of time to adapt, locking your elbows will not increase your chances of injury, even if your elbows hyperextend. 

Jason Dupree said:

What kind of trainer was this? Hyperextended elbows are ok, as long as you don't 'rest' on the joint

 

Why not "rest" on the joint? How do you think an iron cross works? 

I meant as in relaxing the muscles and relying on the bone structure itself for support.

Generally and technically speaking: No, naturally hyperextended elbows aren't dangerous to yourself or anyone else.

Olympic Gold Medalist Chen Yibing's elbows naturally hyperextend.

(Image) Chen Yibing's Maltese Cross

Jason Dupree said:

I meant as in relaxing the muscles and relying on the bone structure itself for support.

Oh, I see. That makes sense. I'm not sure how much of an issue that is in practice, as the elbow flexors reflexively contract when there is pressure on the elbow joint. 

Yea, I was thinking that too, because I find it hard not to contract, but I've heard it said before, especially in conjunction with back lever, so I thought it was worth a mention.

Thanks guys !

I feel much better now

Jason Dupree said:

What kind of trainer was this? Hyperextended elbows are ok, as long as you don't 'rest' on the joint, but that's bad for anyone's elbow hyperextended or not. If you feel no pain or discomfort you are good.

Im sorry I did not reply to this.

The trainer was a pilates instructor.