Hi, i bruised my ribs last tue due to a fall on a steel bar after i slipped my hand when vaulting the bar. Even laughing or sneezing cn be quite painful.

Im following stronglifts 5x5 training and now onto my 3rd wk of the program.

Im worried if i take 1-2 wks off i'll lose the progress ive made so far.

So i wonder, anyone here hv trained with bruised ribs? Do you squat? What's your experience? Pls share. Tq

Dude, serious? You feel pain when laugh or sneeze. Ya think you can train with that?

You technically could, if you can stand the pain.

Rest a few days bro.

This post has been edited by Phc: Nov 8 2013, 12:36 AM

I think i'll rest first and only train again tomorrow. I will take painkiller tonight before bed as precaution.

Doesn't sound like a bruise. If its painful when laughing or sneezing. could mean cracked ribs? Did you get a thorough checkup?
Anyways, you wont lose progress if you rest from 1-2 weeks. I rested for 2 weeks due to crazy work schedule, and i did not lose much progress. try resting for 1 week first. then re-evaluate.

if you are afraid of losing progress by taking a break, how can you even progress by training with injury anyway?

Unless there is a competition around the corner, you should just take a break. Sure, progress will hinder.

Broken ribs and puncture lungs? That will hinder your life progress.

Take a break till it fully heals, then restart the program. If you are persistent on training, do light isolation exercise (arms, shoulders, leg extensions, etc)

Hi, due to persistent pain i didnt restart training yet. Will see how tomorrow goes.

Today did some cardio with 3km fun run and boy, even running also can be quite painful.

Nonetheless, i checked with doctor and if i can train with pain then i can train.

Bruised/cracked ribs is not good for progress.