Benching and my wrists

[skullcrushin22]

I have had this problem for a long time now and just dealt with it but I was wondering if I could make any changes. It seems like when I do more than 200 lbs on the bench my right wrists just will bend backwards and it feels like its going to like break or something. Today I was doing 250 for 5 reps and the weight wasnt a problem at all its just my wrists that stop me from advancing sometimes. Anyone every have this problem I feel I hold the bar the proper way. I have the bar in like the palms of my hands. Any suggestions?? Thanks guys.

 

[SgtSlaughter]

False grip?

If so, try wrapping your thumb around and see if that helps.

 

[Cynical Simian]

I feel I hold the bar the proper way. I have the bar in like the palms of my hands. Any suggestions??

There's a difference between feeling that you hold the bar properly and actually doing so. The bar should be on the heel of your palm, not in the middle of it.

 

[skullcrushin22]

There's a difference between feeling that you hold the bar properly and actually doing so. The bar should be on the heel of your palm, not in the middle of it.

I do have the bar on the heel of my palm.

 

[Protobuilder]

Are your palms in line w/ your forearms or are they bent back at a 90 degree angle? The latter could cause more pain than the former.

 

[Cynical Simian]

I do have the bar on the heel of my palm.

Then do what PB says and you should be golden. Imagine how you'd have to hold the bar in relation to your palm/arm if you didn't have any fingers. Think of it as resting on the heel of your palm with your fingers providing support rather than as grabbing the bar with your entire hand.

 

[ScienceGeek]

Get cloth boxing wraps, and wrap your wrists/hands like you are sparring. They are sold at every sport store. You can limit the range of motion by how tight you wrap. You'll be impressed at the firmer feel you get by wrapping your wrists.

 

[GymIntensity]

I have this same problem bro. I got what you call "baby wrists" . My wrists are small and therefore weaker than normal so wrapping will help. You could also get some lifting gloves that wrap around the wrist acting as a stabilizer also. Nike makes a pretty good pair. other than that, theres not much we can do bout it. keep em wrapped up properly and good form .

 

[skullcrushin22]

Hey guys much thanks for all the help. I will def. use the tips you gave me. Also I hate to think this but there maybe just something wrong with my wrist. It cracks and pops all the time, more than it should. I just deal with it though maybe its nothing.

 

[Fortis Virilis]

There's a difference between feeling that you hold the bar properly and actually doing so. The bar should be on the heel of your palm, not in the middle of it.

just tried that and there was definitely less pressure than I usually feel, but it felt like the bar was going to slip out of my hand