Biceps injection

[Tommy Wall]

I am injecting one of my shoulder and would like to have an alternative to that site. I am right handed and I just can´t inject myself with my left hand so it is always the shoulder or subq. I use 25g 5/8" needles. So my question is if injecting in the biceps is a good alternative to the shoulder?
Painful, risky etc..

 

[MG123]

The 4 approved IM injection sites are chosen because you are less likely to injure vessels, arteries, nerves, etc. if you stay in those areas. I wouldn't venture outside of those areas, e.g. biceps, unless you have a good understanding of human anatomy.

 

[BuzzzardMarinePumper]

New to Forum almost 57 and 3 yrs. TRT and research ! I have personally read many post on other Forums chat but heard of many men doing serious injury by improper bicep injection and I tried one time would never consider again ! Not to try to sound stupid for trying but I tried before research ! So I also speak for unwise private research ! Not a pro just sharing my experience ! All people are different !

There is a sticky on this forum showing injection sites ! Some great 411 here that is new to me and backed with facts ! Impressive Forum ! Some 411 new to me and some I have experienced some of the concerns . . . . . That is one of the few things good about being old ? All ready probably hurt a joint at some time , you just learn how to train around

 

[James]

MG123 - what is the 4th IM location? Glute, thigh, shoulder, and...

I've always thought of the calf muscle as an ideal injection spot.

 

[MG123]

Ventrogluteal is the 4th site. It is on the outside of the hip.

 

[Nelson Vergel]

Biceps are way tricky and I would not try that. Use your glutes even with small needles.

 

[Gene Devine]

Like Nelson said, glutes are one of the best places of IM injections...it's why since you were a kid your Doctor always uses that spot.

Painless with deep muscle fibers where veins and nerves run deep so little risk of hitting or nicking either.