Is there a way to help stay away from such things as this ? I didn’t say COMPLETELY away from them, but … is there a few things a person could do to help prevent them ?
I’m just wondering because when I start getting into the 550+ lb area for my deadlift … I don’t want to be smoking it … then all of a sudden my bi tears. I do a switched grip when I preform them. I was pondering going regular, but when I do them w/o straps, I find it easier to hold on the bar.
Maybe some GPP bicep work ? As I don’t train my biceps in westside, should I incorporate some bicep band stuff maybe ?
Thanks,
Landon
Training and stretching, particularly the latter. And don’t let your shoulders droop excessively in the lift, that’ll put more strain on the bicep.
DI
A few sets for your elbow flexors once or twice a week will usually be sufficient for “safeguarding” against bicep tears. This is quite common in a Westside program. Of course, nothing will prevent a tear if your form is bad, so make sure you’re not “pulling” with your biceps when deadlifting (lock those tris).
Elbow flexors ?
Thanks for the replies guys.
Just do some hammer curls and/or regular dumbell curls once a week, perfect your form, and as KnightRT mentioned (which, by the way, is a very important aspect) stay flexible in that area.
“Elbow flexors?”-Elbow flexors is just another term for the biceps.