Post #81066 by Atomic Cocktail on Mon, Mar 15, 2004 8:18 PM

On 2004-03-15 18:35, Swanky wrote:
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...

Swanky,

Sorry dude, but I think you advice is very irresponsible. I am absolutely shocked that you would suggest these methods for someone with a hand injury! They MIGHT have been OK for a young guy in top physical shape. But, for suffering hands they would likely shock and strain injured tendons and ligaments even more, and possible cause further damage. I too suffer from similar hand problems as the others and if I followed your suggestion of doing "the farmer's walk" or "the deadlift" my working life would quickly be over.

Your following the "old fashioned way" would likely lead to an "old fashioned" crippling injury like so many professional athletes suffer.

My suggestion to those with problems is to seek a qualified physical therapist. I would not start lifting the heaviest weight you can find until your hands give out-because they might give out for good.

ARRRGHHHH, just thinking about that makes my hands throb!

Read Lawgiver 29:6

[ Edited by: Atomic Cocktail on 2004-03-15 20:36 ]