Strength Training Muscle Mystery: Unveiling the Achan Behind Your Bicep Pain

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Why does my left bicep hurt when I flex it? I have no injuries, am hydrated, and also regularly move heavy things along with gym, but I haven’t worked out in a week so there’s no pain.

Hey RobertsVilks,

So, your left bicep is throwing a bit of a curveball, huh?

Let's dive into this strength training muscle mystery together. Now, quick disclaimer – I'm no doctor, but let's chat about this before you hit up the pros. Imagine we're sitting in a cozy corner of the gym, sharing our thoughts on why that left bicep might be acting up.

(1) Biceps Tendinitis: Ever feel like you've been playing the same workout tune on repeat for that left bicep? It's like hitting the same note again and again. Scientifically speaking, it could be biceps tendinitis, inflammation of the biceps tendon. If your workout playlist is heavy on overhead moves, like swimming or baseball, that might be the vibe your bicep isn't feeling.

  • Since you say you have no injuries, can we rule this out? Hard to say, ya…

(2) Muscle Strain: Picture your muscle as a friend lifting way too many grocery bags in one go. That's when you get a muscle strain. It's like telling your buddy, "Hey, maybe don't try to carry the entire supermarket in one trip?" Sometimes, lifting heavy things or doing too many reps at the gym can lead to this.

  • Since you mention you regularly move heavy things, shall we rule this out, too? Maybe…

(3) Muscle Bruise: Bruising is like your muscle getting a little love tap from life. A blunt force crushes the small blood vessels inside, and suddenly, your bicep is dealing with a muscle bruise. It's like the aftermath of accidentally bumping your arm on a table – it hurts, and there might be a colorful reminder.

  • Maybe it’s time you might need to self-check in front of the mirror, just to be sure?

(4) Brachial Plexus Injuries: Now, this one's a bit trickier – brachial plexus injuries. It's like the nerves from your neck to your arm are having a bit of a communication breakdown. Imagine your bicep as a rockstar, and the nerves are the roadies making sure everything runs smoothly. If there's a hiccup in the roadie crew, well, the show might not go on as planned.

  • Yes. This is a bit tricky, isn't it? I guess you'll have to check with your doctor.

It's sorta like a process of elimination, isn't it? which brings us to the story of Achan.

Remember when Joshua and the Israelites faced a setback in battle? They went through this process of elimination, running down the list from tribes to family to individual members, trying to pinpoint the issue. It's like when we try to find that one exercise causing trouble for our bicep.

Just like Joshua isolated the problem to Achan, sometimes we gotta isolate the specific strength training issue with our bicep. It's not about pointing fingers but understanding what's causing the hiccup.

Here's a verse that resonates with this process from Joshua 7:19-20 (NIV):

"Then Joshua said to Achan, 'My son, give glory to the Lord, the God of Israel, and honor him. Tell me what you have done; do not hide it from me.'"

Hope this biblical analogy adds a bit of insight to your journey, buddy. If it does, please, you know the drill:

UPVOTE, COMMENT, & SHARE.

May you be blessed with the power of David and the wisdom of Solomon.

Faithfully ours,

Strength Training with Gary 

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