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Stretch marks

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#1

One thing I’ve never really seen addressed is the topic of stretch marks. I am 24, roughly 210, and my training is mostly geared towards Brooks Kubrik style dinosaur lifting. As of late I have been getting stretch marks on my biceps and chest, as well as behind my arm. I am wondering if there is some effective quick method to remove these. My figures are as follows:

520 Squat
460 Deadlift
225 Push Press
245 Hang Clean
125 Curl
185 Overhead Squat

I would also like to know what people thing about training mostly on singles and triples.

#2

I am surprised that you are so concerned about those stretch marks. I have them on my shoulders and as I have stated in here on prior occasions, wear them as a badge of honor.

Some will tell you to smear vitamin E cream, or coco butter on them. From what I have seen others try, that won’t help. They are a fact of life for those of us who lift weights.

Learn to love them!

And welcome to the fourm!

#3

Nope. Nothing you can do to get rid of them once you have them. If they are red now, eventually they will fade to silver/white and be less noticeable. Usually, susceptibility is genetic and if you are are pre-disposed, try to avoid rapid weight gain/loss and keep your skin hydrated.

#4

what do max poundages have to do with stretch marks?

#5

Those marks might also fade a little if you go to the tanner.

B.