tsp7221
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I used to do 10 sets of pull ups a week in the 6-8 reps range over two sessions. I've been doing this for four months up until December 2018, and never had any lingering forearm pain.
In the past 5 weeks, I've found myself with more time, and have decided to do 5-7 sets of pull ups everyday (at the same rep range). Initially, I became more proficient at them. However, in the last 3-5 days I've been experiencing continuous forearm and wrist pain (mostly the former), especially after each pull up session. The pain is only in my left forearm and wrist, which are weaker than my right. I have no pain around the elbow area though.
I've also put on 3kg/6.5 lbs bodyweight during this period. Everything else about my training has remained unchanged.
Is this increase in volume a possible explanation for my forearm and wrist pain? Could this be a sign of overuse? TIA
In the past 5 weeks, I've found myself with more time, and have decided to do 5-7 sets of pull ups everyday (at the same rep range). Initially, I became more proficient at them. However, in the last 3-5 days I've been experiencing continuous forearm and wrist pain (mostly the former), especially after each pull up session. The pain is only in my left forearm and wrist, which are weaker than my right. I have no pain around the elbow area though.
I've also put on 3kg/6.5 lbs bodyweight during this period. Everything else about my training has remained unchanged.
Is this increase in volume a possible explanation for my forearm and wrist pain? Could this be a sign of overuse? TIA