Sybersnott Posted February 18, 2002 Share Posted February 18, 2002 This weekend, I tried something unusual. I took out a pair of 45 pound plates and went a-walkin'. :hehe I gripped them ONLY with my fingertips, and... with one in each hand, walked as far as I could. Didn't measure it off (I'd say about 100 yards) - but it really took a toll on my hands!! And my forearms were burning from the pain! :0 Has anybody tried this before? And what were the results?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tou Posted February 18, 2002 Share Posted February 18, 2002 I did this with 100 lbs plates (very wide flange). Fingertips under and thumbs over. I walked for a long time (over 2 minutes) and it hurts like few things, especially the pinkies were sore. It's fun to do it sparingly but I largely prefer dumbells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harlan Jacobs Posted February 18, 2002 Share Posted February 18, 2002 So you where just holding them by the lip of the plate with out your thumb? Have not tried them , But sounds great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stCoC Posted February 18, 2002 Share Posted February 18, 2002 I thought you meant paired plates in a pinch grip...... . I did carry a "new "Pair of York 45s a bit over 10 feet and a pair of 35s over 100 feet on two occasions in the pinch grip position.I bet Mr Horne could stroll a long way with them!York did make some nearly flat 100lb plates(just a very slight raised edge. That would make for a great farmers walk...Hmmm where did I put them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest baldy Posted February 18, 2002 Share Posted February 18, 2002 Snott, interesting you would post that. I used to do this about once a week, and I just did it again yesterday to see how it felt. I just go around my house once and try not to stop. Yesterday I had done some pretty heavy (heavy for me anyway) pinching and when my fingers started to give on the walk I tried to hold on better with my thumb pressed on the smooth side. It was a nice finisher to a workout. As for a pinch farmer's walk, that is way out of my league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2002 Share Posted February 18, 2002 I have tried it and its great!!!! Really works the fingertips, forearms and thumbs in a interesting way. I used 2 25 kg plates (2 x55 pounds) and held on for about 35 sec and my hands felt like they were going to explode!!!! I am thinking about making this a regular in my training, as there is no other exercise that works the hands quite like this. Especially if you want to do some chins in a doorframe by griping the lip of the frame with the fingertips and tip of the thumb. :crazy :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RobbyTooSlobby Posted February 19, 2002 Share Posted February 19, 2002 WOW :0 that was a great exercise, using the 45's for farmers walk. I did it in my basement which is about 25 to 30 feet. My hands thank you. I also have some really old york 75 lb plates that i held for time for a little extra. I need some rest now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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