Newbie at lifting weights and now feeling sore..?

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I don't usually lift weights. But I'm trying to build some muscle. I'm using my dad's weights.

Problem is, when I finished my arms hurt if I try to extend them straight. Otherwise I'm only comfortable keeping them bent. Its tolerable, but I'm wondering if I'm doing the weight lifting correctly.

Firstly, the soreness isn't even where my bicep is, it mainly aches at the elbow area.

Any tips would be appreciated.
Thanks guys. Well, its not exactly in the joint, like imagine your elbow, but on the other side of the arm and a bit towards the bicep.
 
Experiencing joint pain while lifting weights isn't normal: you're probably doing something incorrectly, or you're starting with too much weight to lift. The quickest, safest fix would be making an appointment with a personal trainer who can help you learn lifting techniques to build muscle safely and effectively.

However, if this doesn't sound like an option, see if any of your friends have weightlifting experience so you can try working out with them and mimicking their technique.

If you try fixing it, you could have mild joint problems activated by stress, and you should see a doctor. Based on your description, though, I highly doubt it's anything too serious and the soreness is a result of poor technique and/or too much weight.
 
ok The sore is normal due to lactic acid , Now if it is in the joint something is wrong. When we start lifting weights, most of the time we try to become hercules in one day, and as a result we could really injure ourselves.
Things you need to consider:
-are you doing free weights or machine weights?
Free weight lifting is a lot better since it will make work the stabilizer muscles that you don't get to use when doing machine lifting weights. The problem is that free weight is dangerous since you need to have balance . A working out partner is highly recomended.
- are you warming up before weight lifting and stretching after the workout?
- are you having a good diet to achieve the best results and have sufficient energy to do it.?
-do you have a weekly work out plan that alternates muscles and have days off to rest them?
-are you using proper clothing and shoes?
- I got a hernia from lifting weights with a tight jean. so be careful . Also when doing bench press, shoulders or legs in free weight, have some one to assist you.
as far as your pain. keep working out if it is muscle sore. if it is joint pain, you need to check it out if it persists for more than 3 days.
 
The soreness in your elbows means you need to work on the form of how your lifting. Don't swing your arms up or use momentum, do what you see people in videos doing, even if it's much harder.

Soreness is from damaged muscle tissue. Your muscle tissue is damaged through weightlifting and your body counterracts this by producing tissue to replace it; except that your body produces more muscle tissue than was there previously and in turn you grow larger muscles. Wait 'til your not sore anymore (usually 2 days, can be up to 5-6 if you've done something intense or if your just starting). Happy lifting.
 
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