Does anybody else flesh gets bruised when using certain machines in the gym? When I use 2 machines in the gym that involves placing my shoulders underneath them such as "Hack squates" or "Standing Calf Raises" I noticed that it leaves deep red marks in the flesh of skin on my shoulders and it takes about a week or so for it to heal. Anybody else experience this? or knows why it happens??
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Anybody else get bruised when using a certain Machine?
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lol man, that happens to everyone that i know, including me, in fact, im sporting some right now.
they go away, don't worry about it.
they go away, don't worry about it.
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no pain no gain
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It's nothing mate. Temporary battle scars - wear them with pride!
If the machines dig into your skin uncomfortably you could try putting a towel there or something to cushion the blow, so to speak.
If the machines dig into your skin uncomfortably you could try putting a towel there or something to cushion the blow, so to speak.
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MrFitness880
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deadlifting leaves my shins sore and hack style deads left a really nasty bruise on one of my calves about a week ago. It happens but you get used to it.
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MrFitness880
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hmm...whats the confusion warboss?
LordBrian
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quads should feel most burn from squats... not lower leg so much.
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