Question about weight lifting and wrist/forearm problems?!
Question: I've been weight lifting for a while now and am now able to bicep curl 25lbs. Problem is, i get this odd problem where i have to stop about half way through the motion because my wrist seems to give out. I've used lifting straps to no effect. I've also tried training my forearms/wrists with HEAVY wrist curls up to 25-30-35 lbs and also reverse wrist curls but i am still getting this problem.
currently, I'm using dumbell partials when i feel that my wrist cant cut lifting the weight anymore, but I'd really like to get back to doing the whole range of motion to really get that burn. Any ideas on how to get past this problem? Any other exercises for the biceps which are not so strenous on the wrist would be much appreciated as well.
Answers: I've been weight lifting for a while now and am now able to bicep curl 25lbs. Problem is, i get this odd problem where i have to stop about half way through the motion because my wrist seems to give out. I've used lifting straps to no effect. I've also tried training my forearms/wrists with HEAVY wrist curls up to 25-30-35 lbs and also reverse wrist curls but i am still getting this problem.
currently, I'm using dumbell partials when i feel that my wrist cant cut lifting the weight anymore, but I'd really like to get back to doing the whole range of motion to really get that burn. Any ideas on how to get past this problem? Any other exercises for the biceps which are not so strenous on the wrist would be much appreciated as well.
The answer to your question is in your question. Throw the wrist curls out of your workout. Yes they work, but they will increase your risk of carpal tunnel, especially if you are going heavy. Also, drop the wrist wraps.
To strengthen your wrists, try facing 2x10 lb plates together with the smooth sides out. Hold 2 plates in each hand for as long as you can. Your forearms will burn and it WILL hurt but it is the good healthy hurt. Also, try substituting your normal curls with hammer curls, that might also help to strengthen your wrists.
Really anything that involves you holding weight (shrugs, deadlifts) will work your forearms.