Your question was:
Is it normal for the FlexBar elbow exercise be painful?
Our experts said:
Yes, you should expect some pain when you start the exercise program. This was very common among subjects in the study by Tyler et al. You might try to reduce the size of the FlexBar (for example, go down to a yellow color instead of red). Use ice or a topical analgesic like Biofreeze to help reduce the soreness.
If you continue to have pain or it increases over the course of a week, discontinue the exercises and consult your physician or therapist.