Ive been doing 20 rep squats for a few weeks now. The last couple of workouts my hands and arms start to get tingly and numb about rep 15+. I dont know if its from breathing heavy, or if its from how my arms are positioned or what. Any ideas? or not a big deal maybe?
Stats: been working up from 185, most recent set was 205. I add 5 every time I go. Weight is starting to feel pretty heavy.
Noone can help until you post a video, or actually say how your arms are positioned on the bar
The bar might be pinching a nerve in your neck, which could cause the numbness/tingling…
Can’t say for sure, but I sometimes get numb due to shoulder inflexibility.
A wider grip or higher bar placement may help. As may stretching your shoulders.
[quote]tmcg86 wrote:
Can’t say for sure, but I sometimes get numb due to shoulder inflexibility.
A wider grip or higher bar placement may help. As may stretching your shoulders.[/quote]
x2
This is common during my high rep. squat work. It goes away shortly after I complete the set.
[quote]BlueCollarTr8n wrote:
This is common during my high rep. squat work. It goes away shortly after I complete the set. [/quote]
This.
The true 20-rep squat program is going to fuck your body over in several ways. Hella challenging but damn well worth it.
I get this alot, I think it’s because of the reduced blood flow to your hands due to them being held up for quite a long time during the set.
[quote]PJS2010 wrote:
I get this alot, I think it’s because of the reduced blood flow to your hands due to them being held up for quite a long time during the set.[/quote]
x2 and a lot of blood is being shunted to the working muscles.