sore wrists from squatting?

[tuc biscuit]

Anyone else get this? I tend to place the bar quite low on my back and after a set my wrists are always very sore from being put in such a funny position, anyone know how to combat this?

 

[wnt2bBeast]

where are you placing your hands? if your elbows are 90 degres that will definitely cause some pain with heavy weights.. i would reach out towards the end of the bar as though you were going to touch the plates..that should alleviate the tension..

 

[tuc biscuit]

my hands are nearlly at the ends of the bar, I hate when I have to rerack I am alwayds scared of trapping my fingers

 

[super_rice]

you're too big man

maybe try a high bar squat? more oly style, might help. otherwise, i recommend getting your shoulder girdle a little more flexible, so you don't have to extend at the wrists to get to the bar (if i'm getting the correct image of your squat that is).

 

[Vash]

my hands are nearlly at the ends of the bar, I hate when I have to rerack I am alwayds scared of trapping my fingers

Been there done that, its not pretty seeing a large man cry.

 

[Scotsman]

Anyone else get this? I tend to place the bar quite low on my back and after a set my wrists are always very sore from being put in such a funny position, anyone know how to combat this?

Two main options:

1. try changing your hand position around to see if you can find a more comfortable spot.
if you have a width ajustable rack you can get your hands outside the rack so pinching won't happen

2. get lightweight wrist wraps to help alleviate stress on the joint.

Cheers,
Scotsman

 

[Smurfy]

Tuc I was noticing this myself last time i squatted. For myself i was thinking Wrist wraps possibly and like scotsman said adjusting hand position

 

[Vash]

Since I don't think someone else has said it *clears throat*

"Because your so fat "

 

[bignate73]

unwrap your pinky, instead of having all 4 fingers over the top, tuck your pinky under, it will let you rotate your hands inwards a bit. should help.

 

[b fold the truth]

unwrap your pinky, instead of having all 4 fingers over the top, tuck your pinky under, it will let you rotate your hands inwards a bit. should help.

And it works well

Also make sure that your elbows are tucked straight down. A stiffer bar will help with the pain too.

www.midwestbarbell.com

Check out their Maddog bar (I believe it is called). Extra long, extra thick, extra strong. I love mine...solved my bicep/forearm/wrist problems with that bar alone.

B True

 

[Vash]

And it works well

Also make sure that your elbows are tucked straight down. A stiffer bar will help with the pain too.

www.midwestbarbell.com

Check out their Maddog bar (I believe it is called). Extra long, extra thick, extra strong. I love mine...solved my bicep/forearm/wrist problems with that bar alone.

B True

At 290 its a very tough decision if its possibly something that can be fixed with form though.

 

[b fold the truth]

At 290 its a very tough decision if its possibly something that can be fixed with form though.

Not sure I follow what you are saying.

B True

 

[anthrax]

I've heard that placing your hands with a narrow stance help when squatting....

 

[Vash]

Not sure I follow what you are saying.

B True

The bar he was talking about is 290 dollars.

 

[b fold the truth]

The bar he was talking about is 290 dollars.

Ouch...the one that I got was much cheaper.

B True