Painful Pectoralis Major Tear⁉️

Pectoralis (Chest) Muscle Tears - #Pectoralis major tears are an increasingly common injury in weightlifting and strength sports that deserve our attention. The pec major is a powerful fan-shaped muscle across your chest that helps you push, pull, and rotate your arm. While relatively rare, tears are becoming more frequent, especially in weight training and CrossFit communities. Most commonly, these injuries occur during the lowering phase of bench press, when the muscle is under maximum tension. Warning signs include:
- Sudden pop or tearing sensation #BenchPress
- Immediate pain/weakness #muscle
- Visible deformity/asymmetry
- Bruising in chest/upper arm
- Loss of strength w/ pushing movements
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Early diagnosis is crucial. Many athletes initially brush it off as a strain, but delayed treatment can lead to worse outcomes. If you suspect a tear, get it checked ASAP - MRI is the gold standard for diagnosis. Treatment options depend on tear severity and your activity goals. While some partial tears may heal with conservative treatment, complete tears often need surgical repair for optimal outcomes - especially in active individuals wanting to return to training. Research shows surgical repair generally provides better strength recovery and cosmetic results. #PecTear Recovery timeline:
- 6 weeks initial healing
- 2-3 mos gradual strengthening
- 4-6 mos return to full activity
Proper rehab is essential!
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[JimBodo-kydy]

When I had to have my surgery for this they botched my surgery and compressed the nerves in in my armpits which caused my right hand to be uncontrollable and twitchy to this day 15 years later.
I am hoping to still have it repaired again some day so I can get my hand back. It has been quite the burden, and physical therapy and acupuncture is not helped my wrist nore my fingers at all.
I just want to share my story, stay safe.

[nebula.s]

I’m going to think twice before i ego lift 😂

[Electromagnetic_quantum]

I was about to get injured that way because of poor warming up...warm up well and preferably only with the exercise itself that you want to do. Increase your weights slowly from set to set...

[Peter-dsm]

Here is a fun fact about consistency: Sure! Here's the translation of the entire calculation:

Assumptions:

The boy starts at 13 years old with 20 kg and can lift it 5 times.

Every 9 days, he adds 1 rep until he reaches 30 reps.

When he hits 30 reps, he adds 10 kg to the bar and goes back to 5 reps.

We will calculate how much he can lift after 30 years.

Step 1: How long does it take to go from 5 to 30 reps?

(30 - 5) = 25 \text{ reps}

25 \times 9 = 225 \text{ days} \approx 7.5 \text{ months} ] So, each weight increase (10 kg) takes about 7.5 months.

Step 2: How many weight increases in 30 years?

30 \times 12 = 360 \text{ months}

360 \div 7.5 = 48 \text{ weight increases} ] So, he will increase the weight 48 times.

Step 3: How much weight has he added?

48 \times 10 = 480 \text{ kg}

480 + 20 = 500 \text{ kg} ]

Answer:

After 30 years, he would theoretically squat 500 kg for 5 reps.

Additional Consideration:

In practice, he would likely face biological limitations, including:

Neural output – the CNS won't keep adapting exponentially.

Joints & tendons – the load on knees, hips, and the spine would be extreme.

Muscle mass – there's a limit to how much muscle tissue can support such heavy lifts.

Recovery time – the heavier the weight, the longer the required recovery.

A more realistic model would account for diminishing progression, where after 10-15 years, he might go from adding 1 rep every 9 days to 1 rep every 18 days, and so on.

But, it's fascinating to see how far a simple progression theory could take him!

This shows that with consistent training and a well-structured long-term plan, remarkable results can be achieved over time! Even if the theoretical goal isn't fully reached, the ongoing effort would result in significant improvements in strength, muscle mass, and overall health. It's the long-term dedication that really makes a difference!

[Chasingmidnight.]

This happened to me 4 years ago. Since then I stopped flat bench for good. They should Come with a warning. Stick to incline instead guys. Fully ruptured my pec major clean off shoulder bone. Happens in seconds. Nasty bruising afterwords and surgery is horrendous. I still have a gap where it’s torn even after my surgery. My shoulder is weaker from it and to be honest I’ve never been the same since my accident. 18 months recovery at best depending how old you are. Older you are the longer it Takes.

[IMAR_EHTARD]

Dont do MAX weight more than twice a month. The supporting tissues around the shoulder (ligaments, cartilage, tendons, subchondral bone etc) take longer to recover from standard training than the muscles.

[LarsRyeJeppesen]

Do paused bench and don't do drugs. Fixed

[makegaminggreatagain]

Gym bros you have two choices...
Catastrophic pectoralis failure, or
A lighter weight, good clean reps, consistency and the ability to go to the gym. You chose!

[Tavs.fāters]

Us natural lifters don't have to worry about this. Better watch out of from biceps tear. Don't do supinated grip on deadlift. Do overhand, hook-grip or straps if you have to. And don't put biceps in dumb positions while isolating biceps

[scavengingratdog]

Keep doing more videos like this Cuz
They’re very simple and very educational
I like how you doing. The videos they are done really well good job my brother. 👍🏻

[kenwestbrooks]

I'm Never Benching Again...
Thanks Dude.

[alex.sandr]

How do you prevent pec tears from happening in the first place?

[ates]

This is not an issue with close grip bench, you will however need to use wrist wraps and have a slower descent since it will instead put more strain on the wrist and elbows

[Mirici]

So one thing to keep in mind here is that this can happen to you walking down the street and stepping on a stone. Ankle twists snd rips the muscle out your bone.

[josephmott]

That made me cringe just looking at it. Push-ups from now on.

[frednase]

Only perform dumbbell Presses instead of barbells!

[LinkTheDank]

Okay... this is right... kinda? We are ignoring why muscle fibers tend to rip out in the stretched position. It seems at the moment to be caused by the "stretch reflex." Think of your body as a whip, and when it gets to that bottom position, the sudden change in direction is able to generate more force, helping you move the weight. Sometimes, this is more force than the muscle inserts can handle, and if you don't spend a lot of time in the bottom (stretched) position, then injury can occur. Here are the solutions. One, dont ego lift. Using a full range of motion with weights that your muscles can handle. Two, eccentric control. Slowly control the weight to the stretched position. The eccentric part of the lift builds more muscle, and the lengthened or stretched position is more important than the contracted position. Think of it this way. It's not how you get the weights up, it's how you get them down. Third, pause at the stretched position. Pausing for one to two seconds limits the stretch reflex while also building ligament and tendion strength. Further preventing future injuries while also promoting muscle hypertrophy. Train smart to train harder.

[seanmicparker]

Doesn’t tear if proper weight used and your not on gear.

[HUS_STAR]

I don't bench press, i do dumbbell chest press instead which is healthier and more safer

[oneofgodschildren]

What kind of methods would be needed to repair a pechter after 14 years of no repair