I have been experiencing pains on the outside of each wrist( the little finger side).
I have researched this somewhat and have discovered that in may be because of my wrist position while benching!!
I used to have my wrists bent back at an angle towards my head as I have seen many do.
Does anyone consider it safer to have the wrists straight instead of angled?
I must admit the pain seems to have subsided a bit now that I keep the wrists straight.
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12-20-2005, 11:31 AM #1-**IronMind**-
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Wrist position while benching...
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12-20-2005, 11:33 AM #2No cardio No cry
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You are supposed to keep wrists straight.Originally Posted by TKD^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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12-20-2005, 11:34 AM #3huh?
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yes, they should be straight.
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12-20-2005, 11:35 AM #4Registered User
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Yeah, your wrist position while benching definately alters the amount of force placed on them and could be causing that pain. Experiment around and find one that works for you without any pain... straight is correct
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12-20-2005, 11:43 AM #5Registered User
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straight.....
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12-20-2005, 11:58 AM #6-**IronMind**-
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Thanks guys for clearing that up for me
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12-20-2005, 12:07 PM #7Iron Snowflake
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How the hell do you have your wrists straight? That would mean all the weight is held up by your thumbs?
I don't know either lol
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12-20-2005, 12:09 PM #8-**IronMind**-
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What kind of wrist position do you have while benching W8?Originally Posted by W8isGR8My PowerLifting journal!
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12-20-2005, 12:13 PM #9Registered User
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grap the bar with your thumbs out, as if you are going to lift it with the weight distributed across your thumbs, hand, and straight down to your wrist.
then before ya lift it off the rack, put your thumbs back under. do not leave them out. that sets me up with a good grip.WHO DAT
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12-20-2005, 12:14 PM #10Iron Snowflake
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Someone needs to post a damn pic, because I'm confusedOriginally Posted by TKD
I don't know either lol
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12-20-2005, 12:15 PM #11-**IronMind**-
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Originally Posted by W8isGR8Someone needs to post a damn pic, because I'm confused
LOL Yeah, you and me both
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12-20-2005, 12:27 PM #12Registered User
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this grip seems good.WHO DAT
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12-20-2005, 12:28 PM #13CL junkie
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I notice that when I do bench presses, I feel a sharp twinge in my shoulders. Could this be from having my grip on the bar too wide or narrow? I have my pinkie fingers around the rings of the bar when doing presses.
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12-20-2005, 12:32 PM #14Iron Snowflake
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I guess that's what I use, slightly backwards.Originally Posted by unclejeffI don't know either lol
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12-20-2005, 12:42 PM #15Registered User
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i have the same pain in my wrist when i close grip bench, if anyone knows how to stop your hand from going backwards on these...im all ears
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12-20-2005, 12:47 PM #16Iron Snowflake
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Easy, stop doing close grip bench pressOriginally Posted by unclejeff
That was my problem too, I just stopped doing them, took up weighted dips instead.Last edited by W8isGR8; 12-20-2005 at 12:50 PM.
I don't know either lol
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12-20-2005, 01:06 PM #17Registered User
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ALso, when you are benching, focus on trying to tear the bar apart. That will enable you to stay tight throughout the movement and your wrists in a good position.
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12-20-2005, 01:31 PM #18Iron Snowflake
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That tweaks my shoulders. It's like reverse arm wrestling. Trying to externally rotate the shoulders isometrically.Originally Posted by geoffsherman
Maybe I'm just weird.I don't know either lol
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12-20-2005, 03:19 PM #19Registered User
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i do weighted dips and close grip...i might try reverse grip, meh...we'll seeOriginally Posted by W8isGR8Easy, stop doing close grip bench press
That was my problem too, I just stopped doing them, took up weighted dips instead.WHO DAT
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12-20-2005, 03:43 PM #20Juggernaut
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make sure you are wrapping your thumb around the bar... if you have your thumb behind the bar, it can bend your wrist back.Originally Posted by TKD
Are using to much weight... check to see if lighter wieghts with better form helps you.
work on your forearm strength... you mention you had pain in your pinky side, which is your ulna... your extensor muscled flow through your ulna.
So if you dont already include forearm dumbbell flexions and extensions in your routines, do so, it might help.
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12-20-2005, 10:18 PM #21Train smarter, not harder
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do NOT let your wrists bend on benching; a lot of people do that, they're ****ing stupid. that will lead to wrist injuries. wrist fixed and straight.
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Too close.....Originally Posted by unclejeff
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