so i strained the elbow-side of my bicep a couple days ago from poor technique i guess, how long can i expect it to last

No real set # of days..depends what you did to it..maybe a week

get the fuck over it you pussy

really depends on the specific connection

elbow stuff can last a while

would it be unsafe to work out my biceps again before it gets better? thats really the only thing im worried about, i dont want to make things worse

If it's HURT never work it out.
If it's SORE work it out

Also, learn to understand the difference. Elbow issues usually aren't muscular in nature.

lol

word, ty

do more squats

this

i exercize all of my muscles, just not trying to have legs that looks like johns jesus fucking christ

You'll never have legs that look like mine.
Not saying that to be cocky, just cause it's genetics.

yeah, maybe if i had a mother who happened to be a horse

Usually under 3 weeks if you use RICE, especially within the 1st day of injury; if the damage is more on the muscular side, it should take less time; if it's more on the joint side, especially around the elbow or shoulder, u may have to wait a while. if it's not a strain but something else, you could be waiting a while. technically a very minor strain isn't going to last long at all, since that happens when you work out anyway.

also, biceps are among the fastest growing and recovering muscles in the body, so unless u did something serious, you're looking at days or maybe a week+, but not usually anything more thank two weeks, unless the muscle is totally dysfunctional atm and you don't use RICE.

EDIT: also expect some weakening upon your return, and stop if you feel any abnormal pain on the way back into lifting with the bicep.

This post has been edited by RewtheBrave on Mon - Sep 20 2010 - 14:30:58

wat, no way

Fastest recovering, growing donno..depends on your genetics.

biceps are the most inefficient muscles in your body, so who cares

recovery is tied into growth; the micro tears are what produce muscle growth so as you recover your muscles grow; and you prepare for further growth while you recover ofc

p efficient for pointing to the beach

but how much can they squat?