Outer chest pain

[the-duke]

Hey guys wanted to see if anyone could possibly point a finger on this. Last couple months on my chest workouts if I use a heavy but manageable weight I get a terrible tightening pain in the outer center of my pec. Happened last week doing decline and it became almost unbearable. There's no bruising so it couldn't be a tear right? Any info would be great thanks guys

 

[wesleyinman]

What is your hand placement? Wide, narrow?

What happens when you flat bench, incline, or use dumbells? Is there pain?

Also, do you feel a tear, can you feel muscle balled up into a small knot anywhere in the surrounding area?

Could just be a strain..but ^^ for other answers and info.

 

[the-duke]

Can be any type of grip really. I feel a small ball of muscle in my upper outer chest. Could it be just a strain of tightened muscle? I get it on any really chest movement only comes up every so often though. Happens the past weeks though so it seems to be getting worse

 

[wesleyinman]

Tough to say..

Maybe someone else here that experienced this exactly can chime in.

Is it a "knot" or is it torn muscle tissue? Often small chest tears or other muscle tears will roll up into a small ball.

If I were in your position, I would certainly rest my chest completely for several weeks and then when I returned I would do slight rehab type work and slowly try to work back into my routine. I am not telling you that is what is best for you, but that is what "I" would do.

^^ for other answers from other members^^

 

[the-duke]

Thank you very much bro for the advice. I always thought tears always brought bruising and that's how you could tell. I'll definitely take a break for a while thanks bro