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johnmcg Posts: 6 Joined: 2003/01/13	2003/02/02, 07:50 PM I am starting my 4th week of weight training and I try to inrease the weight each week. I am finding it difficult to finish sets because of pains in my hands during the exercise e.g. one arm dumbell rows. I have thin wrists and hands - will this limit me to the amount of weight i can use? any suggestions on relieving the pain during lifts?
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/02/02, 08:02 PM lift less until the muscles can do the work. Don't rush and you will make better gains in weight. -------------- Nothing is too small to know, and nothing is too big to attempt! Ivan Montreal Canada
johnmcg Posts: 6 Joined: 2003/01/13	2003/02/02, 08:11 PM Thanks carivan, I will take your advice
ageis Posts: 198 Joined: 2002/10/25	2003/02/02, 10:16 PM I have thin wrists and they killed after doing heavy sets. Try doing standing/sitting wrist curls to strengthen them up so that when the time comes, you can lift heavier weights. Going off topic but try brushing your teeth with both hands, using full range motion of the wrists. You might find your wrists in great shape in a month or so -------------- "You only live once, but if you work it right, once is enough."
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2003/02/03, 02:09 AM Hi John how do you hold the dumbbell? Often we don't realize how hard we actually hold the DB. Try to loosen up your grip a little and see if that helps! (now Ageis gives a good idea about strengthen your wrists as well). Good luck! -------------- - Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur.
tylerdurden Posts: 5 Joined: 2003/02/02	2003/02/03, 05:20 AM i feel your pain. i have the same problem. i know what hard work is, i work at a moving company in nyc, but if you look at my hands youd think i havent worked a day in my life. the dumbbells KILL my fingers after awhile. im gonna add wieght and lessen reps next week maybe itll help,, or maybe itll hurt, ill let ya know
johnmcg Posts: 6 Joined: 2003/01/13	2003/02/03, 08:09 AM Thanks for all the advice, (even about brushing my teeth ageis - good idea) Thinking about it I do tend do grip the dumbell very tight I will try to loosen my grip - thanks philia2 tylerdurden - let me know how you get on
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2003/02/03, 03:59 PM Also is the pain from the bar hurting the skin, might try gloves and for very heavy sets(NOT EACH ONE BUT THE LAST ONE) Try lifting straps -------------- IF YOU CAN STILL ITCH YOUR NOSE AFTER ARM DAY, GO DO ANOTHER SET!!!
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/02/03, 05:33 PM Ageis ...do I attatch the toothebrush to a dumbell? Sorry man, I couldn't resist! -------------- Nothing is too small to know, and nothing is too big to attempt! Ivan Montreal Canada
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2003/02/03, 05:37 PM LOL well if you want those muscles to grow you must challenge it!!! -------------- IF YOU CAN STILL ITCH YOUR NOSE AFTER ARM DAY, GO DO ANOTHER SET!!!
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/02/03, 09:21 PM I have sore hands..no joke. I tried working out today without the gloves, wow that skin is sensative. You have a good point Mutt. -------------- Nothing is too small to know, and nothing is too big to attempt! Ivan Montreal Canada