Aching wrists.....

Hawk · 30-11-2007, 06:18 PM

Wondered if anyone else has suffered from aching wrists after a biceps workout?

Everytime i finish a biceps workout (which i combine with a back workout) i always leave the gym with aching wrists. It generally occurs directly after doing a few sets of EZ-bar preacher curls.

Has anyone got any tips of avoiding this OR of strengthening your wrist muscles?

crazycal1 · 30-11-2007, 06:23 PM

you could try doing some bicep curls across the body instead of infront using DB`s

Nath · 30-11-2007, 07:02 PM

I know exactly what u mean, I used to get pain in the wrists especially doing biceps. In my case, i think it was because my wrist was under strain when using a barbell to curl. I found it much more comfortable to use an EZ bar or dumbells. If u find u are still a bit tender, try hammer curls or as Cal said, do them across the body.

crazycal1 · 30-11-2007, 07:03 PM

yeah hammer curls are good too-
good one bud

flug · 30-11-2007, 11:40 PM

i tend to get forearm pain on the hammer strength preacher curl machine.

**Bodyworks** · 01-12-2007, 09:09 AM

" i tend to get forearm pain on the hammer strength preacher curl machine "

i'll bet this is down to an issue with form. many people, when curling in particular, curl their wrist back towards the body as they curl the weight up. this flexes the forearms and so tires them out after a couple of sets. if you don't have any wrist wraps, try to imagine a big splint on the inside of your arm from the hand to the forearm. keep the wrist dead straight when curling and you should avoid any forearm pain.
Wrist pain is common when straight bar curling, the EZ bar was designed to alleviate this problem. if you still get pain when curling and keeping the wrist straight, try a slightly wider grip. straight bar curling is great at 'hitting' the peak of the bicep in my opinion, as the movement almost supinates your wrist for you automatically. if these tips don't work, wrist wraps are cheap enough and they will help a bit.

flug · 01-12-2007, 10:37 PM

Thanks Bodyworks. That makes sense. will pay more attention to form.

flug · 01-12-2007, 10:42 PM

also explains why more likely when i target the outer bi.

Boarder · 24-01-2008, 06:12 PM

PLEASE READ. I get massive wrist pains/aches after my bench session. I presumed i had my grip wrong so i asked more of the meat heads to show me there and it was identical. my form is as good as i can make it. so i really dont understand, i never used to get this when i used to bench a similar weight. can someone please give suggestions on how to overcome this?

crazycal1 · 24-01-2008, 06:17 PM

are you gripping the bar as tight as you can and keeping your wrist straight or allowing the weight of the bar to bend your wrist backwards?
lol the meatheads-
doesnt mean they use great form...

30-11-2007, 06:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hawk Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 10 Rep Power:	Aching wrists..... Wondered if anyone else has suffered from aching wrists after a biceps workout? Everytime i finish a biceps workout (which i combine with a back workout) i always leave the gym with aching wrists. It generally occurs directly after doing a few sets of EZ-bar preacher curls. Has anyone got any tips of avoiding this OR of strengthening your wrist muscles?

30-11-2007, 06:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
crazycal1 Illuminati Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Nowhere Posts: 2,834 Rep Power:	Re: Aching wrists..... you could try doing some bicep curls across the body instead of infront using DB`s ______________________ einsteins mind was the key to all things...to understand more than to know. www.englishmuscle.co.uk www.extremenutrition.co.uk

30-11-2007, 07:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nath Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Solihull UK Posts: 436 Rep Power:	Re: Aching wrists..... I know exactly what u mean, I used to get pain in the wrists especially doing biceps. In my case, i think it was because my wrist was under strain when using a barbell to curl. I found it much more comfortable to use an EZ bar or dumbells. If u find u are still a bit tender, try hammer curls or as Cal said, do them across the body.

30-11-2007, 07:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
crazycal1 Illuminati Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Nowhere Posts: 2,834 Rep Power:	Re: Aching wrists..... yeah hammer curls are good too- good one bud ______________________ einsteins mind was the key to all things...to understand more than to know. www.englishmuscle.co.uk www.extremenutrition.co.uk

30-11-2007, 11:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
flug Making Progress Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: essex Posts: 110 Rep Power:	Re: Aching wrists..... i tend to get forearm pain on the hammer strength preacher curl machine.

01-12-2007, 09:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
Bodyworks Moderator Musclechat Icon Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: west yorkshire Posts: 963 Rep Power:	Re: Aching wrists..... " i tend to get forearm pain on the hammer strength preacher curl machine " i'll bet this is down to an issue with form. many people, when curling in particular, curl their wrist back towards the body as they curl the weight up. this flexes the forearms and so tires them out after a couple of sets. if you don't have any wrist wraps, try to imagine a big splint on the inside of your arm from the hand to the forearm. keep the wrist dead straight when curling and you should avoid any forearm pain. Wrist pain is common when straight bar curling, the EZ bar was designed to alleviate this problem. if you still get pain when curling and keeping the wrist straight, try a slightly wider grip. straight bar curling is great at 'hitting' the peak of the bicep in my opinion, as the movement almost supinates your wrist for you automatically. if these tips don't work, wrist wraps are cheap enough and they will help a bit.

01-12-2007, 10:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
flug Making Progress Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: essex Posts: 110 Rep Power:	Re: Aching wrists..... Thanks Bodyworks. That makes sense. will pay more attention to form.

01-12-2007, 10:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
flug Making Progress Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: essex Posts: 110 Rep Power:	Re: Aching wrists..... also explains why more likely when i target the outer bi.

24-01-2008, 06:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
Boarder Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK Posts: 113 Rep Power:	Re: Aching wrists..... PLEASE READ. I get massive wrist pains/aches after my bench session. I presumed i had my grip wrong so i asked more of the meat heads to show me there and it was identical. my form is as good as i can make it. so i really dont understand, i never used to get this when i used to bench a similar weight. can someone please give suggestions on how to overcome this?

24-01-2008, 06:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
crazycal1 Illuminati Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Nowhere Posts: 2,834 Rep Power:	Re: Aching wrists..... are you gripping the bar as tight as you can and keeping your wrist straight or allowing the weight of the bar to bend your wrist backwards? lol the meatheads- doesnt mean they use great form... ______________________ einsteins mind was the key to all things...to understand more than to know. www.englishmuscle.co.uk www.extremenutrition.co.uk

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