First Cycle/First Pin - Thanks to this forum! Few questions for the experts...

[BigBernese]

what size & length of pin are you using?

1" 25g

[RigPig]

1" 25g

I started with 1" and had similar problems as you, switched to 1.5" 25g never a problem since. 1" should do the trick but it didnt for me. I dont have high BF%, not like i had much to get through to get to the muscle.

[RigPig]

I also have to go 1.25" min in my shoulder or I get sore. I use 1.5" and leave about 1/4" out. (have sunk a full 1.5" in my shoulder without any issue.)

[BigBernese]

I also have to go 1.25" min in my shoulder or I get sore. I use 1.5" and leave about 1/4" out. (have sunk a full 1.5" in my shoulder without any issue.)

So you are sinking deeper into the muscle belly with less PIP? Seems counter intuitive but I will give it a try, I am also thinking about just pinning glutes/delts from now on. I am a little apprehensive pinning my delts though as it seems like nerves/veins are much closer to the skin.