This is probably the best place to ask for drug advice, so i figured id throw it in here. Here is the scenario and issues.....
Iv been lifting for about 5 years now and compete in bodybuilding. I was never strong to begin with, but have been getting pretty strong last few years. Problem is, my body doesn't seem to like it. The muscles can certainly move some weight, yet i ALWAYS seem to injure a tendon or possibly lig or connective tissue. Nothing MAJOR has happened yet, but serious strains and swelling has happened that remained nagging for months and have also reoccurred on many instances.
First time i hurt my chest was incline dumbells after doing dips. Loud popping sound (like the sound you get from twisting bubble paper) in my right shoulder joint region. It hurt near the pec delt tie-in but could be felt almost where it attaches to the bicep as well. Now i have re-injured this many times, the last time being on the 4th rep of 365 on incline (felt like i was getting a smooth and easy 7-8). Time before that was flat bench with just 225 (seems it never fully healed). Time before that was again, on incline barbell. Same spot every time, same pinching feeling (but i stop now when i feel it, so it has not been as bad as the first time i hurt it).
Same thing with my knee now. I squat pretty deep and move serious weight, but my knee swelled up big after the last time doing 5 reps with some decently heavy weight. Again, very good form, no bouncing and no momentum. Completely controlled.
What i want to do now is figure out what i can take in order to insure my tendons and ligaments are strong enough to handle the workload. I want to seriously bulk up, and am pretty sure thats not happening without strength gains. What will i need to take to insure these injuries do not keep happening? Would a moderate dose of GH help (say 4iu) or will i have to go higher? Anavar i hear is good for collagen synthesis as well, but pretty pricey and not something you want to take for months.
Also, would stretching help?