pls help; bicep tight while playing bass

[Blue in Green]

Hello guys. I've been playing bass for around 8 months.

My bicep has been tightening up every time I play; been seeing a physical therapist, who gave me exercises to do. They help a little.

I think it's kind of a psychological thing; I'm so determined to do well that I tighten up?

Does anyone else have any suggestions on how to get rid of this bicep tightening?

thanks

[DWBass]

It may be attributed to how you hold your bass. Do you wear it high, waist high or lower? Find a position that gives you least amount of stress.

[malthumb]

I agree with DW...probably in the way you hold and / or wear the bass.  For the sake of clarity, which bicep?  Plucking hand or fretting hand?

[phbrown]

I agree with DW...probably in the way you hold and / or wear the bass.  For the sake of clarity, which bicep?  Plucking hand or fretting hand?

does it happen when you practice at home by your self?

[Blue in Green]

wow thanks guys i didn't know any1 replied

1) Yea, it's the plucking hand.

2) It happens when I practice at home.

3) The middle of the bass is around my groin area. Is that OK?

thanks in advance for any help!

[Blue in Green]

any other advice? the bicep is still tight 

[phbrown]

can you post a video of you playing?

[SketchMan3]

I would recommend bringing the bass up higher. Sounds like you're playing with the bass in punk rock position, lol