The pull-up is one of the ultimate shows of physical fitness, but it can be hard on your joints if done improperly. Think about the mechanics -- you are not only supporting, but actually pulling your entire body weight into the air, then lowering it back down.

Certain exercises can cause pain and injury to your elbows during or after working out. You may use your elbows more than you realize -- any exercise that requires bending, pushing, pulling and reaching incorporates your elbow joint and surrounding muscles.

Arm wrestling is an extremely competitive sport that demands enormous pectoral, biceps and deltoid power. Arm wrestling is actually a very dangerous sport that can cause fractures and ligament and muscle tears in your arm and elbow.

A triceps or elbow injury may result when your elbow is forced to bend while you are actively straightening your arm. An injury can also occur when you're constantly landing or pushing with your elbow in sports like football or wrestling.

According to MayoClinic.com, elbow pain, including bilateral elbow pain -- simultaneous pain in both elbows -- can be caused by problems with the bones in your elbow joints or the muscles and tendons surrounding your elbows.

It may sound a little odd, but elbow pain associated with weightlifting is often the result of "golfer’s elbow." Using improper techniques as you lift weights can overload the muscles and tendons in your elbow, leading to pain and tenderness on the inside of the joint and along the interior of your forearm.

Elbow pain after curling can be mild to severe, depending on the cause. Since curling requires repetitive motions of the elbow and force from weight resistance, possible causes for your pain are tennis elbow, strains or sprains. Consult with your doctor for a proper diagnosis.

Lifting weight can lead to what’s commonly referred to as overuse injuries. Two of the more common are elbow injuries called medial epicondylitis and lateral epicondylitis -- both forms of tendinitis.

Elbow pain is a common condition that often be attributed to sports or physical activities that require a continuous repetitive bending at the elbow joint. The skin around the elbow can become inflamed and sensitive to the touch with certain elbow conditions.

Swimming is considered an excellent aerobic exercise because it forces you to repeatedly moving large muscles of the body. However, with repetitive muscle movement, not enough rest between swimming workouts and improper stretching, elbow pain often occurs.

Elbow pain and tingling fingers can make daily tasks difficult and uncomfortable. The elbow joint consists of bone, cartilage, ligaments and tendons. Nerves that supply sensation to the hand cross the elbow joint.