Hands and fingers in knots - Tiki Carving

S Swanky Tiki Socialite Hapa Haole Hideaway, Knoxville, TN Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 5398	S Swanky Posted posted on Mon, Mar 15, 2004 6:35 PM When I was into power lifting, I exercised my hands the old fashioned way. I got the biggest dumbell I could lift and just held it as long as possible. Deadlifts where you hold the last lift until the fingers give out. The "Farmer's Walk" is to take the boggest dumbells and walk as far as possible before you drop them. They also have those hand work things you can get in various strengths. Most places just have the one, but they are made in different tensions so you can work up to a harder and harder exercise. I dissagree a bit. I say an ice pack is far better than a hot soak. Stretching and a warm up is ALWAYS a good idea. Stretch the hands throughout the carving. And take vitasmin supplements.

When I was into power lifting, I exercised my hands the old fashioned way. I got the biggest dumbell I could lift and just held it as long as possible. Deadlifts where you hold the last lift until the fingers give out. The "Farmer's Walk" is to take the boggest dumbells and walk as far as possible before you drop them. They also have those hand work things you can get in various strengths. Most places just have the one, but they are made in different tensions so you can work up to a harder and harder exercise.

I dissagree a bit. I say an ice pack is far better than a hot soak.

Stretching and a warm up is ALWAYS a good idea. Stretch the hands throughout the carving. And take vitasmin supplements.

Post #81041 by Swanky on Mon, Mar 15, 2004 6:35 PM