Joints hurting before muscles... ?

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Dreygan

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Ive noticed lately that as I get into my workout my elbows, and hands are sore enough to make it difficult to keep doing reps, even though the muscles im trying to work could keep going and could probably handle an increased weight. My press/flies are the ones i notice it with the most, but its affected others.

Are there any suggestions to possibly strengthen my hands and elbows?
 
Well it depends on the kind of strain you have already put on your joints but the general answer is focus on your form and the proper weight the best you can.

Throwing some mobility work can hurt either and making sure you are properly warmed up pre-lifting.

If you want to throw up your routine it help us get a better idea of what you are doing to yourself.
 
its also possible that you're muscles are more developed than your joints. Just because you can move a certain weight doesn't mean the joints are really up to par to do it too.

warming up with light sets (as opposed to using cardio to warm up for weights) should be considered.

also check your form or have someone else watch you and make sure you're not causing undue stress on the joints.

Theleips advice on mobility training is very sound too.

lastly, if you're somewhat of a newcommer to training, you may have simply advanced too quickly for your joints...and may need to drop poundage a little until they are up to snuff.

however, if they get painful even with considerably less weight...you might wanna see a sports doctor to make sure you don't have a physiological problem with those joint areas that needs to be addressed by a medical professional.
 
Thanks for the responses. Im not sure what mobility training is though.

My current routine is:
Mondays/Thursdays
Deadlift= 2 sets 10 reps
Cable Rows= 3 sets 10 reps
Back Extension= 3 sets 10 reps
*Dumbell Press/Fly= 2 sets of 3 by 3's
Dumbell Flies= 2 sets of 3 by 3's (lateral raises and something similar in front)
Dumbell Shrugs/Upright rows= 2 sets of 3 by 3's
*Barbell Close grip bench press/Skull crusher= 2 sets of 3 by 3's
Curls= 21's

Tuesdays/Fridays
Squats= 2 sets 10 reps
Leg Press= 2 sets 10 reps
Leg Curl= 3 sets 10 reps
Calf Raise= 20 reps
Cable Twist= 2 sets 10 reps (each side)
Side Bends= 3 sets 10 reps
Seated Crunch= 3 sets 10 reps

The *'s are the ones i have this trouble with the most. And if 3 by 3 isnt a normal term i can describe it... thats what it was called when i was shown though.

Oh, and I'd love an alternate for the leg curl, but i had a hard time finding hamstring stuff other then straight leg dead lift.
 
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