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tew Posts: 51 Joined: 2002/08/23	2007/09/03, 04:00 PM Iv started doing a new program and it included wrist curls. My right hand is fine and I could do it all day but my left wrist really hurt and I can hardly curl the lightest weight for more than 3 reps, also hurts when I do barbell curl. Im currently taking glucosamine which has chondroitin in. Anyone know of an exercise that I can do instead, I do have some grips that iv been using but I want something that might be more effective. Cheers Rich
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2007/09/08, 06:50 PM I'm going to need a lot more information than that... 1. Where does it hurt? Give as best a description as you can. 2. How does it hurt? What kind of pain is it? Dull, throbbing, stinging, sharp, stabbing, acheing, etc? 3. When did it start hurting? What were you doing at the time? 4. When does it hurt? While lifting, standing, sitting, stretching, etc. 5. Constant, intermittent, when doing certain movements? 6. Does the pain radiate to other parts of your body? 7. Range of motion? What movements can or can't you do? 8. What makes it worse, better? 9. What is your main concern regarding the pain and its consequences? 10. Any prior injuries? -------------- SQUAT MORE ~Jesse Marunde Mortal by birth. Strongman by the grace of god. Blood Guts Sweat Chalk
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2007/09/09, 12:52 PM First off, doing a reverse grip deadlift is just asking for a bicep tear. I would say it sounds like tendinosis, specifically DeQuervains. The test is relatively simple, make a tight fist and then move your fist laterally, bringing your small finger to your wrist. Pain indicates a positive test. -------------- SQUAT MORE ~Jesse Marunde Mortal by birth. Strongman by the grace of god. Blood Guts Sweat Chalk
tew Posts: 51 Joined: 2002/08/23	2007/09/09, 02:25 PM When I meant reverse grip with the dead lift I was referring to one hand over and the other hand under the bar not both hands under. Is this still asking for trouble?
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2007/09/10, 12:22 AM Not as much. In fact, probably even less than double overhand since an alternating grip allows you to keep your arms much more slack since you don't have to focus as much on squeezing the bar. -------------- SQUAT MORE ~Jesse Marunde Mortal by birth. Strongman by the grace of god. Blood Guts Sweat Chalk