So yeah, I've got some annoying stretch marks on my pecs/anterior delts... You know, that usual spot for them.. But anyways, I was wondering if there is a way to avoid them, they're very unattractive and they piss me off. Not only that, they're getting bigger. One mark is slowly creeping across my chest instead of just chillen by my armpit.... Oh, and bench press is my most gradifying workout and is without a doubt my strongest part of my work out, I can't give it up and I don't wanna let up on it!

This is a post I made for Aiming4165 a few days ago, in the ChillOut Log, and it may have some value for you.

His question is first, then my response: There are two posts.

No, I have never experienced stretch marks. But, I know A friend of mine (that is male) that has, and my wife has stretch marks (in the lower abdomen area) due to child rearing.

IMO, stretch marks "can" happen due to the possibility of rapid tissue growth.

The skin is not elastic enough or not able to grow as fast as the underlying muscle (or fat) that has accumulated or grown underneath the skin surface.

It then can get stretched forming marks on the skin surface. I think it is logical with "some" persons to get stretch marks when body building due to the disparity in growth, genetics, and skin elasticity, between people in general. Some get them and some do not.

When my wife became upset with her stretch marks, and wanted to do something about them, she got some prescription cream (and some over the counter cream) and it seemed to help--lesson the appearance (and color) of the marks.

She also put creams and what not during pregnacy, but this didnt prevent them from occuring.

It is "possible" that given time that the stretch marks will disappear as you get a little (older and mature), since you are so young, and you continue to change your bodily composition. Your skin "may" just play some catch up.

Stretch marks can go away with time with some persons; however, there is a "chance" they may not.

I wouldnt do anything drastic at the moment. Keep an eye on them, and give it some time to catch up.

In general, stretch marks are basically the skin stetching and not biologically growing as fast as the underlying tissue, thus stetching in the process.


Best regards,


Chillen


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And the second one:


You are welcome, young man.

I think its more common than you think. Its just the skin and underlining tissue not keeping in sync with each other. Like I said, there is a good probability that with you being so young (and the youth biological functions still within initial growth period) and the ability to recover/repair quickly they "could" disappear in time.

Keep Rocken-On.......

Chillen

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Keep your heart strong! Feel its power, young man!



Chillen

Most of us wear them with pride, they do fade with time though. I used to have masses of them on my triceps but you'd hardly know they were there now as they've turned a silvery colour. I actually miss them being bright red; although I did find loads on my thighs which made me feel better

If you really want to avoid them, moisturise danger areas like thighs, tri's and pecs daily. You may still get them but it does help prevent them

Iv got stretch marks on my groin and next to the armpit area.

Like C said, he wears em with pride, which has learnt me to do it also

That’s just from thinking about Sheep too much

Could be could be. I love those wooly f**kers.

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