mcdisco
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Is there a way to get a heavy bell overhead without passing through a 90 degree elbow bend?
My doctor has advised me to avoid exercises under load with repetitive elbow flexion. In both arms, certain elbow features including the ulnar nerve dislocate at a 90 degree bend. I can handle loaded carries on either side of 90 degrees (front rank, overhead, etc) but passing through the right angle repetitively and under load may lead to nerve damage. I have been successfully working around these limitations for about a year.
I learned TGUs and swings from a Strongfirst coach. I do 32kg swings without irritation, and can manage a 24kg TGU with the help of a spotter to place the bell in the extended arm. Without a spotter, however, pressing the bell up from a supine position irritates the nerve. If I could get a heavy bell overhead from a standing position without passing through 90 degrees, I can do backwards TGUs. (Turkish get-downs?) That skill would also open up more overhead carries into my home workouts.
Thanks in advance for your insights. I will clear any recommendations with my medical team before attempting them.
My doctor has advised me to avoid exercises under load with repetitive elbow flexion. In both arms, certain elbow features including the ulnar nerve dislocate at a 90 degree bend. I can handle loaded carries on either side of 90 degrees (front rank, overhead, etc) but passing through the right angle repetitively and under load may lead to nerve damage. I have been successfully working around these limitations for about a year.
I learned TGUs and swings from a Strongfirst coach. I do 32kg swings without irritation, and can manage a 24kg TGU with the help of a spotter to place the bell in the extended arm. Without a spotter, however, pressing the bell up from a supine position irritates the nerve. If I could get a heavy bell overhead from a standing position without passing through 90 degrees, I can do backwards TGUs. (Turkish get-downs?) That skill would also open up more overhead carries into my home workouts.
Thanks in advance for your insights. I will clear any recommendations with my medical team before attempting them.
