I did stop doing biceps movements until pain subsided. Once pain was significantly less, I decided to adjust my form, have a spotter assist on certain bicep exercises and used a topical cream (Biofreeze by AST). I changed movement to go strict on any and all bicep exercises. My arms are now tight to sides with constant tension on muscle. Using a spotter for dumbbell bicep curls helped me eliminate natural tendency to flare out arms to get that weight to completion phase of exercise. Heavy weight with arms slightly out tends to put a lot of pressure on that tendon.

Taking a break from exercises allowed me to heal enough to think rationally about adjustments I needed to make in my routine. Going back to strict form, using a topical (heat) cream and having a spotter assist with a few of bicep movements has all but eliminated (in a medical sense) my Tendonitis . I suffer no more pain from bicep movements because of these modifications.

Marc

Easing your body back into a workout for first week allows mind-to-muscle link to be reestablished. It further allows your body to adjust to an increased level of intensity for upcoming months. Coming back from a break and then immediately going into an overtraining mode does not entice your body or your mind want to continue abuse.

If given two approaches to returning from a break, I now opt for second approach. Easing your body back into routine will allow for a mind-muscle-link to be reestablished and your progress will most likely increase. Take first week to get accustomed to your routine (60% intensity) and next 8 weeks to accomplish your goals (100% intensity).

Marc