Roark Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 This morning at the gym I managed something that was planned for next January, but my progess has been remarkable lately. In the wrist curl over knees: After warmups with the empty bar: 95 x 10 115 x 6 135 x 6 160 x 5 185 x 2 205 x 1 this was easy so, I jumped to 225 hoping for three reps, but those were also easy so I went ahead and got three more for a total of six consecutive reps at 225. It was only weeks ago that a single NEGATIVE rep with 225 was all I could do! So, now, my revised goal is 250 for six reps by the end of the year. Yesterday I quit at 115 lbs because my left wrist hurt, and I have learned the hard way that pushing an injured wrist is a wonderful way to delay progress for a few months. Today it twinged at 115 but I kept going and the pain left- maybe it needed heavier, progressive warmups? Anyway, I remember years ago when I began wrist curling and managed a single rep with 95 lbs. My chest swelled more than Anna Nicole with an implant infection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabeth talbot Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 Joe, Well done. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted August 21, 2002 Author Share Posted August 21, 2002 David, Thanks- better watch your backside- I am nearly at half your ability and gaining slowly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabeth talbot Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 Ok Joe. Just keep on plugging away. It would be nice to see what you could get on the Table Top. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted August 21, 2002 Author Share Posted August 21, 2002 In the Taple Top, does the bar sit very near the top of the palm (toward the forearm) and are the fingers curled in front of the bar (acting as a 'stop') or is the bar grasped as in a regular wrist curl? If the former, then the fulcrum would be very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 Joe, You can place the bar wherever you like in your hand. I would advise you to have the bar further down in your hand (towards your wrist) to shorten the leverage. But remember you still have to hold the bar as you don't want it to roll out of your hand and onto your wrist! Use a thumbless grip. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Say Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 Good job Joe! (yeah 600lbs on your wrist would really tickle! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest baldy Posted August 22, 2002 Share Posted August 22, 2002 Way to go Joe, that is some serious wrist curl poundage. ...225 for reps felt easy... must be nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted August 22, 2002 Author Share Posted August 22, 2002 Only the first rep or so felt easy, Tim. I forgot to add that after I topped at 225 for six, I dropped back to 190 and got 10 reps. I believe this drop back set is where my progres comes. In my mind, I assume that whatever weight I can get six reps with, I can add 15-20 lbs for a single- though I stay away from singles for two reasons: 1. They are dangerous. 2. Avoiding failure. I don't mind failing on the seventh rep, but I don't want to fail on the first rep! Mind games! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJames Posted August 23, 2002 Share Posted August 23, 2002 Congratulations Joe !!! 250 will be no problem ! GO for it. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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