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    Default Bursted vessels/capillaries?

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    Hi coaches,

    About six months ago, these red spots appearred on my arms and armpits. I just assumed they were bursted blood vessels and pose no risk, but I wanted to check with folks who might have more experience than I. My parents have commented on how unhealthy they look. The spots have not gone away with time. I don't care as long as they are only a cosmetic nuisance. Are these odd or should I be concerned?

    As background, I've been training for a few years using SS-style training. This is the first time these have appeared. I've had a few grinders, but nothing insane when training.

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    Those look like stretch marks. I'm no dermatologist but I wouldn't be worried about them.

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    My armpits, front of shoulders, back of arms, top of quads, inner thigh, and hammstrings all have red stretch marks (red lines). After some lifting sessions, my upper chest gets small red dots everywhere. In recent weeks I've started busting blood vessels/capillaries in my eyeballs after heavy squat sessions. I started a thread on it in the recovery sub-forum, and it seems like it's not an uncommon experience among lifters.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Brent Carter View Post
    Those look like stretch marks. I'm no dermatologist but I wouldn't be worried about them.
    Ok, thank you!
    Quote Originally Posted by Aaron Montgomery View Post
    My armpits, front of shoulders, back of arms, top of quads, inner thigh, and hammstrings all have red stretch marks (red lines). After some lifting sessions, my upper chest gets small red dots everywhere. In recent weeks I've started busting blood vessels/capillaries in my eyeballs after heavy squat sessions. I started a thread on it in the recovery sub-forum, and it seems like it's not an uncommon experience among lifters.
    Thanks for this. It's good to know that I'm not alone. Seems like it's nothing to worry about. I will take a look at that thread. Much appreciated.

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