Is throwing too many Right leads bad for elbow joints?

[MrZeus]

I'm noticing that when I throw straight rights in particular, my elbow joint seems to always clicky as I straighten it. It's kinda the same sort of sensation as when you crack you knuckles I guess.

I guess it could be because of improper technique since i've been training a lot at home but at the moment it happens even if i'm just sittin down and straighten my arm casually. And I normally take a lot of care to ensure my form is correct.

It generally isn't painful at all unless i really straighten my arm recklessly, but it's still kinda disconcerting and is making me hold back a bit when practicing.

I tried a quick search for other threads but most people seem to be simply complaining of pain, whereas my issue is really that this clicking seems very odd. Should I not be straightening my arm ever when I punch? Has anyone else ever experienced this kind of issue and if so did it go away by itself, or could you correct it somehow?

[2swell k-wells]

When I thew too many right hands i pulled a muscle in my sack.

[Nicky_Hatton]

Hmmmm I "suffer" from this although it don't really hurt. I'm guessing you're quite young? I think I've read that joints click when your growing as the muscle is stretching and stuff?

Can't back this up though.

I have considered those pills for joints though? Omega or fish oils? (not to sure of top of head.)

AInt tried them though.


hmm This is a poorly worded first post.

[SpeedKillz]

When I thew too many right hands i pulled a muscle in my sack.

u must have one poweful ass right hand swells!

anyway, right hand leads should be no different on ur joints than jabs, hooks, etc. its still a punch.

[Detroit101]

I'm noticing that when I throw straight rights in particular, my elbow joint seems to always clicky as I straighten it. It's kinda the same sort of sensation as when you crack you knuckles I guess.

I guess it could be because of improper technique since i've been training a lot at home but at the moment it happens even if i'm just sittin down and straighten my arm casually. And I normally take a lot of care to ensure my form is correct.

It generally isn't painful at all unless i really straighten my arm recklessly, but it's still kinda disconcerting and is making me hold back a bit when practicing.

I tried a quick search for other threads but most people seem to be simply complaining of pain, whereas my issue is really that this clicking seems very odd. Should I not be straightening my arm ever when I punch? Has anyone else ever experienced this kind of issue and if so did it go away by itself, or could you correct it somehow?

I am not a doctor but, i think the clicking noise you are hearing is the miniscus tendon being stretched over the clavicle (shoulder joint). I feel it when I do bench sometimes and sometimes in my knees when i do squats...I think as long as it doesnt hurt its ok but i would consult with a doctor just to make sure...

[Detroit101]

CORRECTION:

Its not the miniscus but the supraspinatus tendon. Sorry Guy

[MrZeus]

Hmmmm I "suffer" from this although it don't really hurt. I'm guessing you're quite young? I think I've read that joints click when your growing as the muscle is stretching and stuff?

Can't back this up though.

I have considered those pills for joints though? Omega or fish oils? (not to sure of top of head.)

AInt tried them though.


hmm This is a poorly worded first post.

Yeah i've just turned 20 and my biggest growth spurts have occured over the last 18 months (5'11 to 6'3) so hopefully it's just a case of my body coming to terms with it's new size.

[MrZeus]

CORRECTION:

Its not the miniscus but the supraspinatus tendon. Sorry Guy

no worries man......i think you're more than likely onto something cos i get it when i do push ups as well, which is the same sort of action as benching.
Thanks for the info

[FIGHTING_FLIP]

yeah i know what you mean..my right elbow clicks when i move it sometimes but it doesnt hurt or anything.

[Detroit101]

yeah i know what you mean..my right elbow clicks when i move it sometimes but it doesnt hurt or anything.

yeah it is the tendons snapping over the bone.....its harmless.