# Sudden loss of strength in right arm

**URL:** <https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/sudden-loss-of-strength-in-right-arm/9965>\
**Category:** Pain & Rehab Forum \[Moderated\]\
**Created:** [December 1, 2020, 3:12am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/sudden-loss-of-strength-in-right-arm/9965 "2020-12-01T03:12:58Z")\
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**Author:** ![Russwade11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Russwade11](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Russwade11)\
**Post date:** [December 1, 2020, 3:12am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/sudden-loss-of-strength-in-right-arm/9965/1 "2020-12-01T03:12:58Z")

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Zero pain, zero numbness, zero tingling, BUT seemingly out of no where weight started coming off the bar for both my OHP and Bench. Today I picked up pair dumbbells, and my right arm won’t even press a 35lb overhead for more than two reps and three weeks ago could get 12-15 reps. Tried a pull up today and can’t even get one rep, as the right arm seems to be limiting factor. Wife put her hands on both my shoulder blades while I pressed empty hands over head and she noticed the right shoulder blade does not “rotate” as much as the left, and my right arm does not lock the elbow as left arm does. Grateful no pain but makes me not know best way to diagnose whatever may be underlying issue. Three weeks ago I was pressing 135 for 5 sets of 5 and last two weeks on my OHP day I got 120 for six sets of 4 and each set included a max effort grinder fourth rep. Maybe someone here has experienced similar and how they resolved or maybe has opinion for the next best step. Thank You! Russ

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**Author:** ![Austin\_Baraki](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/austin_baraki/32/1095_2.png) [@Austin\_Baraki](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Austin_Baraki)\
**Post date:** [December 1, 2020, 1:06pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/sudden-loss-of-strength-in-right-arm/9965/2 "2020-12-01T13:06:32Z")

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We would recommend pursuing a medical evaluation.

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**Author:** ![Russwade11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Russwade11](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Russwade11)\
**Post date:** [December 1, 2020, 1:20pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/sudden-loss-of-strength-in-right-arm/9965/3 "2020-12-01T13:20:00Z")

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Very much appreciate you reading through my post and responding, thank you! I am guessing my primary care physician would be best place to start?

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**Author:** ![Austin\_Baraki](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/austin_baraki/32/1095_2.png) [@Austin\_Baraki](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Austin_Baraki)\
**Post date:** [December 1, 2020, 3:03pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/sudden-loss-of-strength-in-right-arm/9965/4 "2020-12-01T15:03:07Z")

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Yes, that would be appropriate.

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**Author:** ![Russwade11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Russwade11](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Russwade11)\
**Post date:** [December 2, 2020, 12:23am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/sudden-loss-of-strength-in-right-arm/9965/5 "2020-12-02T00:23:52Z")

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This afternoon went to my primary care provider who referred me to physical therapy starting this Tuesday. As it stands right now a pinched nerve in the neck or upper neck region seems to be the most likely culprit.