Deins Drengers Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Dupree Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Slocum Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Slocum Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 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? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Dupree Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I meant as in relaxing the muscles and relying on the bone structure itself for support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenEagle Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Slocum Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Dupree Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deins Drengers Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Thanks guys ! I feel much better now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deins Drengers Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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