what's this pain?

[thick1]

I'm in the middle of my first cycle. gained 15lbs (mostly muscle)
when I flat bench press I get a burning pain in my forearms
and my outer biceps on the first rep bringing the weight down.
sometimes I can't even do a second set .
I used to do 305 for 8-10 without any pain. but since taking
the juice I do 355 6-8.
the pain goes away when i'm done with my set, and only
feel it while bringing the weight down.

[mac83]

do you get it when doing any other exercises? in particular straight bb curls?

[thick1]

no. only heavy bench presses.

My best guess is simply a weak brachioradialis muscle (that's the big pretty muscle in your forearm) and I'm guessing it's a muscle (not a tendon or joint problem) since you describe it as a burning pain. Brachioradialis is involved in flexion of the elbow and in rapid extension where it counters the centrifugal force of that movement.

Try adding more forearm work to strengthen it with overhand barbell curls or hammer dumbbell curls. That muscle is NOT involved in any of those wrist curling exercises that people do.

[thick1]

thanks tarzana. that sounds about right, as I really never
work my forearms.

[dexter1]

your body is probably trying to get use to more mass and in shock from the gradually heavier weight placed on it. I trust that you are taking multivitamins, anti-ox, omegas, etc?
Dex

[thick1]

yes I am taking all that good stuff. do you think I should use less
weight for a few weeks or use dumbells instead?

LOL...go see a real doctor, hon. We're just actors.

[thick1]

I will if the pain don't go away . thanx