 I tore my pec
When I tore my pec, I think it had more to do with a lack of warming up enough and not enough shoulder girdle strength.
My sets were such when I tore it..
135 x 15
225 x 10
300 x 4
325 x 3
350 x 2 really easy two reps. I did 350 for 7 the week before.
375 as soon as I bent my elbows my right pec started tearing. It fucking hurt like a bitch! My spotter racked it and I went to the trainer.
Looking back, I should have done some more warm up sets. I should also have focused on upper back strength and shoulder strength for more support thru the motion. I had always focused on pressing strength and not enough on stability.
Now I always do a 20 minute warm up on the bike or eliptical machine. I cant bench press anymore. I stick with dumbells and pullovers, maybe some hammer stuff.
I tore it about a year and a half ago and it is about as healed as it is gonna get.
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