Anybody use workout gloves with wrist wraps?

[BERT]

If so, do they help? i have weak wrist that are in pain sometimes, especially during bicep workouts. Just wondering if this would help out any on getting rid of that problem?

[TeeShock]

May need to re-evaluate weight selection and form. Consider your forearm strength as well.
Yes the wraps help reduce strain. But what are they really helping? Helping you increase bicep strength while ignoring the original issue?

I lowered my weight selection and focused on balancing my weak areas. It depends on what you are trying to do. I am an idiot.

[Pooter]

They actually do help. Not really using a crutch, but helps you get the weight up without worrying about your wrist giving out before everything else. I just started making sure I was doing plenty of grip training with the heavy weights and I dont even really use the wrist strap anymore, just keep them loose while working out now. I only used them for heavier benches, not really bicep exercises, but dont see why they wouldnt help some.

[stangin4lyfe]

Yup, these are what I have used for years...$13(https://www.bodybuildingwarehouse.co...ode=SPO-270060)



You also have true wrist wraps(no gloves)...

https://store.lockoutforums.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12&products_id=2001495

[White_lightning]

I prefer to just chalk my hands.. I used to use gloves and switched when i tore my gloves. It took about a month for my hands to get used to having the bar directly on my hand instead of a padded glove.

the only time i wrap my wrists is when i go over 4 on bench.. and thats only as of recent since im getting old.. back in the day i didnt wrap wrists till 5+.. but since im old and decrepid.. i would rather have the protection on my wrists.

IMO it's really a matter of personal preference.

[stangin4lyfe]

I prefer to just chalk my hands.. I used to use gloves and switched when i tore my gloves. It took about a month for my hands to get used to having the bar directly on my hand instead of a padded glove.

the only time i wrap my wrists is when i go over 4 on bench.. and thats only as of recent since im getting old.. back in the day i didnt wrap wrists till 5+.. but since im old and decrepid.. i would rather have the protection on my wrists.

IMO it's really a matter of personal preference.

LOL, working out isn't strictly about bench-presses only though big en!


I literally am drenched with sweat 5-10 mins into my workouts.
Sweat and chalk don't exactly mix very well.
Only time I ever use chalk is whenever I am shrugging 16 plates.
But I do agree with you...to each their own!

[BERT]

Thanks guys.

Now, what in the hell would be making my forearms hurt like hell? It's only during bicep workouts and only doing easy bar curls and cable curls. I'm doing 25lbs on each side on easy bar and can get through my 10 reps. I feel it hurt on the first rep then it goes away until i take my hands off the bar, that's when the pain sets in. And it's on the top part of my forearm, almost like it's the damn bone hurting. Really weird shit, but fuck it, i've just been fighting through the pain

[stangin4lyfe]

Thanks guys.

Now, what in the hell would be making my forearms hurt like hell? It's only during bicep workouts and only doing easy bar curls and cable curls. I'm doing 25lbs on each side on easy bar and can get through my 10 reps. I feel it hurt on the first rep then it goes away until i take my hands off the bar, that's when the pain sets in. And it's on the top part of my forearm, almost like it's the damn bone hurting. Really weird shit, but fuck it, i've just been fighting through the pain

I had something similar happen to me in regards to my tricep and fought through the pain for a few years until my elbow swelled up big as a baseball twice.
I ending having to have surgery and had a bone spur shaved off and bursae sac removed.

http://www.dfwmustangs.net/forums/showthread.php?t=19788&highlight=elbow

[BERT]

I had something similar happen to me in regards to my tricep and fought through the pain for a few years until my elbow swelled up big as a baseball twice.
I ending having to have surgery and had a bone spur shaved off and bursae sac removed.

http://www.dfwmustangs.net/forums/sh...ighlight=elbow

Ouch, but did it hurt all the time or just during certain workouts?

[stangin4lyfe]

Ouch, but did it hurt all the time or just during certain workouts?

It hurt BAD whenever I did tricep exercises, but I just plowed through them and dosed up on ibuprofen.
It would always throb afterwards and sometimes whenever I would just be sitting at my desk working.
It actually still hurts to this day, but not near as bad as it did.

[BERT]

It hurt BAD whenever I did tricep exercises, but I just plowed through them and dosed up on ibuprofen.
It would always throb afterwards and sometimes whenever I would just be sitting at my desk working.
It actually still hurts to this day, but not near as bad as it did.

I see. Mine hurts about two inches behind my wrist on top of my forearm. Maybe i strained it one time and it hasn't healed yet? I'll go with that for now lol

Actually, i think i hurt it trying to put up too much weight on incline bench. People were using the weights i wanted and i tried to do too much, won't make that mistake again

[White_lightning]

LOL, working out isn't strictly about bench-presses only though big en!


I literally am drenched with sweat 5-10 mins into my workouts.
Sweat and chalk don't exactly mix very well.
Only time I ever use chalk is whenever I am shrugging 16 plates.
But I do agree with you...to each their own!

The only thing i wrap my wrists for is bench.. And chalk has never failed me.. Even drenched in sweat .. Rub my hand in the chalk and im good to go.

[Pooter]

Thanks guys.

Now, what in the hell would be making my forearms hurt like hell? It's only during bicep workouts and only doing easy bar curls and cable curls. I'm doing 25lbs on each side on easy bar and can get through my 10 reps. I feel it hurt on the first rep then it goes away until i take my hands off the bar, that's when the pain sets in. And it's on the top part of my forearm, almost like it's the damn bone hurting. Really weird shit, but fuck it, i've just been fighting through the pain

Have you been working out steady for a while or just getting back into it?

I had the same thing when I just got back in about a year ago. It might sound lame but I backed down the weight slightly till I worked back up to repping the lighter weight with no pain. Sometimes even taking off 5-10lbs is enough, then when its comfortable toss more back on. Working on grip strength will help quite a bit though, helped my wrists/forearm for getting back to heavier weights. You're still going to feel a burn if youre doing it right, but shouldnt be a crippling pain either, lol.


Here is the obligatory NO PAIN NO GAIN.

[jdgregory84]

Do more wrist workouts? Those grip handles, wrist curls and extensions. Try to strengthen the ligaments and tendons around the joint. Should help a bit.

[SEB]

I have the same problem with my wrists, I need to use wrist wraps, But I just back the weight off to help it & work on how I hold the bar & where I grip it