Ok to workout before tattoo?

[L2DB]

So I'm getting my inner bicep done this afternoon.... going to be out of workout commission for a little while (obviously) so I'm wondering if I can go before my appointment without there being any issues getting the tattoo. Thoughts?

[marley mission]

not in my opinion - I always like to get a good workout in prior as I know I will be inactive for a few days after - IMO it relaxes me as well - I cant see the downside though maybe I'm missing something...

[L2DB]

Yeah, I'm more thinking about a possibly fatigued muscle and the area then going through the tattoo process. I might just take it easier on arms than I would otherwise. Thanks.

[9Years]

No problem at all in my experience. I've done some tough workouts the day-of and been no worse for wear.

[AverageJer]

I always hit the gym before getting a tattoo if I have time- although I don't work out hard enough to worry much about muscle fatigue. Just be sure to hit the shower in between.

[Tornado6]

I was going to say shower too - because you do not want any of that creeping gym crud anywhere near your tattoo.

[scissor]

Personally, I'd go easy on the arms so they're not extra sore! And definitely shower post workout.

[bongsau]

When I was getting my back tattooed, I did a solid workout and ate a healthy big meal before every session.

Except one...which was the most agonizing of all.

[Cork]

Workout the day of, sure. Suffer from DOMS on the day of, not recommended. I had really bad upper back soreness on the day of one of my sessions, it was one of the worst.

[ludlow]

sorry for offtop but i dont want a make mess in topics...

Whats is the situation after tattoos? Train at gym or forgive for 3 to 4 weeks?

[Cork]

  ludlow said:

sorry for offtop but i dont want a make mess in topics...

Whats is the situation after tattoos? Train at gym or forgive for 3 to 4 weeks?

A lot of variables. Very location and size dependent. Go with what feels right. If it doesn't hurt, go lift! If you're getting your back done, I wouldn't recommend heavy bench at all. Or even light bench.

[ludlow]

Happiness from a new T makes as stronger, or sometimes stupid :P so it wil be better to choise a short pause at the gym, than train like a fuckin mr Olympia ;)

Ps. Tattoo will be on the abs

Pa 2. Sorry for my English, I'm rookie :)