Weren't we just talking about this. I did the same thing just over a year ago. If that just happended it's going to look a lot worse in a few day. My left side turned completly black. I mean black it was so nasty and the brusing was about the size of a hand. Did it the same way, straight bar bench. I was just doing a normal but somewhat heavy lift and it just tore for no reason. If it wasn't for the quick thinking of my partner I would of dropped it. Mine was a Grade II tear.

Good luck bro. You will heal but be careful for a while, if you tear it more the recover will take a long time.

I Thought I remembered you had said this, Dr X. We were talking about it in the shoutbox.

Damn that sucks. Get better man. I hope all recovery goes well.

0311 the pic isnt working for me...... i guess my computer doesnt wanna work right today. Anther quick question how does this effect your job man, arent u a bodyguard?

Hopefully he dosent' have do get bad on someone and his rep will keep him out of trouble for a while.

Thanks guys..Hey X, how long did it take you to heal? What did you have to do according to the doctor?

Here's another pic!

I found this whole thread just now that's an impressive read. Basically, the guy first got a partial tear, waited a few weeks, then went back to the barbell flat bench. Not a good idea! After lifting heavy with flat barbell, he received a full tear.

http://www.chadnicholls.net/forums/s...ad.php?t=35346

I sent you a PM

Good luck bro, wish you the best.