Popeye biceps deformity occurs when the biceps tendon tears from the shoulder and retracts into the middle of the arm. The result is a lumped up ball of muscle that makes the appearance dramatic! 😷✅Follow @drdavidabbasi for More Daily Medical Content & Health Tips! #biceps #gym #curls #bicepsworkout #gymhumor #orthopedics #drabbasi #delraybeach #boca #boyntonbeach | David Abbasi, MD - Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery

💪 What’s a Popeye Deformity? If your biceps suddenly looks like it’s balled up near your shoulder, you might have a ruptured biceps tendon — often called a Popeye deformity due to the bulging appearance. 🧠 This happens when the long head of the biceps tendon tears, causing the muscle to retract upward. 🚨 Common signs: ✔️ Sudden pain or “pop” in the upper arm ✔️ Bruising or swelling ✔️ Decreased strength in elbow or shoulder 🔍 Diagnosis usually includes a physical exam and imaging (like an MR