tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040363452505236063.post6238549042203526235..comments2024-01-09T14:09:20.170-06:00Comments on Squat Rx: Wrist Pain When SquattingBorishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13965125392095147170noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040363452505236063.post-47485880018718072792009-05-01T07:44:00.000-05:002009-05-01T07:44:00.000-05:00How about some flexibility-tips to get more flexib...How about some flexibility-tips to get more flexible shoulders and wrists ? I am not flexible enough for a low bar squat (shoulders mainly) and can only tolerate it with "light" weights.Wazzuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04019135657001038176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040363452505236063.post-41666706760801548562009-01-27T10:50:00.000-06:002009-01-27T10:50:00.000-06:00I know this is off topic slightly butI get severe ...I know this is off topic slightly but<BR/>I get severe wrist pain when doing chins with a pronated grip! I'm doing ETK at present and have had to stop doing BW chins because of this.<BR/>You mentioned flexibility issues - could you offer soe fixes.<BR/>ThanksMousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15089236620022646073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040363452505236063.post-23366030032915720202009-01-19T18:57:00.000-06:002009-01-19T18:57:00.000-06:00SF,I know exactly what you mean - keeping the hand...SF,<BR/>I know exactly what you mean - keeping the hands closer makes it easier to keep the upper back tight, no doubt. A closer grip is harder for the wrists and shoulders if flexibility is an issue at all.<BR/>Thanks for posting.<BR/><BR/>BorisBorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13965125392095147170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040363452505236063.post-38435735730467137772009-01-18T11:28:00.000-06:002009-01-18T11:28:00.000-06:00The position of my hands tends to play a role in "...The position of my hands tends to play a role in "wrist pain". I like to keep my hands as close to me as possible, because it helps me keep my core "tight", if you understand what I mean. <BR/><BR/>I resolved this issue by gradually moving my hand closer to me as I perform my warm up sets. <BR/><BR/>But I agree with you that frozen sleeves and bent bars plays a big factor and its especially true in a commercial gym. Try explaining those issues to a manager/getting a new bar.SFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07428948934157297923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040363452505236063.post-84759536130389903992009-01-16T10:29:00.000-06:002009-01-16T10:29:00.000-06:00Thanks Fawn. I've always wondered about that rule ...Thanks Fawn. I've always wondered about that rule and worried about it for a time when I was competing, but I've never seen it actually enforced. It makes sense that it would be enforced more easily with a smaller lifter - I'd guess having more "mass" makes it harder to judge.<BR/><BR/>I like the thumbless grip because the bar can be deeper in the palm and the hands are in a slightly more neutral position. It's a little easier on the wrists and shoulders for me.Borishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13965125392095147170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040363452505236063.post-36483137866548391522009-01-16T08:25:00.000-06:002009-01-16T08:25:00.000-06:00Excellent message! I do get wrist pain only if I w...Excellent message! I do get wrist pain only if I wrap my thumb, is that common? I see in your video you don't wrap your thumb either. <BR/><BR/>I have a low carry position when I squat, which feels great. My first PL meet I got a warning for carrying the bar too low. In the USAPL federation we can only carry the bar 1 inch below the shoulder. They seam to judge the small lifters a little harder on this rule.fawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10791959590164539258noreply@blogger.com