Roark Posted June 14, 2002 Share Posted June 14, 2002 This morning I tried something new (to me). Using the supported wrist roller, I had the rope coming from the far side, up and over, toward me. Then rolled the stack up about six inches, held it there, moved in close so that my forearms were in the same position as they would be at the top of a reverse barbell curl. So, elbows were by my side, forearms were nearly vertical. Then I simply twisted my hands downward, and back up. Wonderful feel of direct action. Keep your feet spread wide in case the rope breaks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Say Posted June 15, 2002 Share Posted June 15, 2002 How does that compare with a reverse wrist curl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted June 15, 2002 Author Share Posted June 15, 2002 Nathan, Once you are in position to begin the wrist twist, there is no pivoting at the elbow (as in a reverse curl). Only the wrist pivots. These are more effective with a supported wrist roller, rather than on a simple wind-up bar that allows for more upper arm involvement. Worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted June 17, 2002 Author Share Posted June 17, 2002 In this morning's workout, I included some more of these wrist twists. Wonderful exercise. If you are searching for a forearm extensor exercise, shine the spotlight on this movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeff Roark Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 Joe, Since I am working with the wrist roller at this time I am also going to try this. Did you find that your poundage was reduced or improved? You are still rolling it up aren't you? I think I seen where Jowett said that this style was one of the best ways to use a wrist roller. The picture shows him in the the reverse curl complete postion with the wrist roller. Oh yeah Joe, I attended the Kentucky Strongamn this weekend and talked with a man that has some very rare live footage, he said he would get it to me. I'll let you know what comes of it because it may could be of interest to you also... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted June 17, 2002 Author Share Posted June 17, 2002 Jeff, I must use less weight, but that's okay because it is a direct link to the target muscle. I alternate these with reverse curls or sometimes hammer curls. Thanks for think of me with the footage- let me know, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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