Thicker Wrists?

[The Bull]

I was wondering if there were any particular exercises to do to make your wrists thicker?

[ArchDukeOfTops]

from what I have read, thats pretty much genetically determined by bone structure. You can make that joint stronger but not thicker. . . .which sucks for me because I have the wrists of a girl.

[The Bull]

Genetically? I dont believe it at all, because if you look at some boxers, before they became heavyweight, their wrists arent as thick as they are now. I think it might have something to do with gripping heavy loads, but not quite sure.

[Evolution2318]

i used to do curls with a straight bar and it definitly made my wrists a little thicker.

Also there is an exercise where you sit on a bench and curl a broom stick handle with both arms about 3 sets of 100 or til failure.

A really good one a friend showed me is get an attachable dumbell bar, tie a string around it and a weight to the other end and roll it up 3 times (while standing on a bench)and your wrists will be dead.

Hope I could be some help, these exercises are hard to explain.

[BoxSquat]

Originally posted by ArchDukeOfTops
I have the wrists of a girl.

How does she keep her hands on her arms??

[hyp3r3xt3nsion]

no, you can't grow bone. i had ~6 1/2'' wrists at 120pds, and i have 6 1/2'' wrists at 225pds.

[The Bull]

hyper, I know I wasnt going to be able widen my bones. But I have to totally disagree when you say "You cant grow bone" because yes you can grow bone. Evolution, thanks for the exercises I will give them a try. Its finding a way to work those mucles on your wrist.........ive been experimenting but nothing too great yet. Though doing reverse grip(palms down) cable curls seemed to shock the hell out of my forearms and some parts of the wrist. Give that a whirl. Key: keeps wrists straight, DO NOT BEND.

[hyp3r3xt3nsion]

well, good luck with that, lol.

[The Bull]

hyper, im sorry but I missed the humor in that?

[hyp3r3xt3nsion]

was just saying that don't be surpised if, in 2years, your wrists are exactly the same size they are now (unless you're going through puberty)

[.aeterna]

genetic..obviously will get bigger with age..

[Brinn]

Originally posted by The Bull
Its finding a way to work those mucles on your wrist.

Take a look at an anatomy text. There's isn't much in the way of muscle in your wrists. It's mostly tendons and ligaments.

[hyp3r3xt3nsion]

Originally posted by Brinn
Take a look at an anatomy text. There's isn't much in the way of muscle in your wrists. It's mostly tendons and ligaments.

[GM54]

has alot to do with bone structure...thinner wrists are better actually...if u can get ur forearms thick it gives it a great effect

[The Bull]

Im not calling anyone a liar, but I still believe there is a way to thicken the wrist area. I've seen guys with wrists that look amazing solid, Bill Kazmier for example. I know that the wrist is mainly ligaments and bones. Im not looking for a phenominal growth in the wrists, let say add 1/8" in girth or so. But if I cant like ya say, oh well. thanks for all the feedback.

[MrSinister]

feel your wrist right now...


its bone yes???
need we say more?

[hyp3r3xt3nsion]

Originally posted by The Bull
Im not calling anyone a liar, but I still believe there is a way to thicken the wrist area. I've seen guys with wrists that look amazing solid, Bill Kazmier for example. I know that the wrist is mainly ligaments and bones. Im not looking for a phenominal growth in the wrists, let say add 1/8" in girth or so. But if I cant like ya say, oh well. thanks for all the feedback.

ummmm, could his wrists be the result of GENETICS maybe?

[A-rod]

You cant

[hyp3r3xt3nsion]

Originally posted by A-rod
You cant

A-rod, your box is full

[A-rod]

Not anymore

[The Bull]

ok, maybe my bones were not done growing, because 6 months ago I was going to ask the same question but id figured I would wait, and before I posted the post I measured again and they were 1/8" thicker, thats why I was wondering if anyone knew of anything so I could possibly get another 1/8". But guess I cant, thanks for the info.

[hyp3r3xt3nsion]

Originally posted by A-rod
Not anymore

*poke poke* next step..check your box

[tackler]

Gripper work can give some thickness

[ratmonkey]

if they're growing for you right now, you haven't finished with puberty. after you've finished puberty, they're not going to grow.

[hyp3r3xt3nsion]

Originally posted by tackler
Gripper work can give some thickness

How. (this one i'd love to hear, esp. considering how nathan holle who is one of 2 or 3 people who can close the #4 has skinny ass wrists)

[Wanker527]

whether you're convinced or not, it's true. you cannot increase the size of your wrists.

[Furious E]

when exposed to stress and pressure, bone absorbs more calcium. hence, weight training can ass to bone mass and why boxers can develop larger wrists. but the change will not be significant. you are limited by your frame size

[Wanker527]

Originally posted by Furious E
when exposed to stress and pressure, bone absorbs more calcium. hence, weight training can ass to bone mass and why boxers can develop larger wrists. but the change will not be significant. you are limited by your frame size

i believe you are referring to the increase in bone density, not the actual size of the bone.

[hyp3r3xt3nsion]

Originally posted by Furious E
when exposed to stress and pressure, bone absorbs more calcium. hence, weight training can ass to bone mass and why boxers can develop larger wrists. but the change will not be significant. you are limited by your frame size

that's bone density.....

[Wanker527]

Originally posted by hyp3r3xt3nsion
that's bone density.....

you know what they say about great minds, eh hyper?