mfin77 Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I am looking to become a better bender. What are the best exercises to assist with this goal. Right now, I do a lot of leverages and pinch. How about the Vbar, rolling thunder or anything else you use in your training? Thanks Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel reinard Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I'm a new bender but from what I've gathered bending is the best answer. You can try other excercises to help in the weak areas but bending will give you the best results at bending! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Big bends are as much overall upper body strength as just wrist and grip related muscles. Lot's of shoulders, chest, back etc involved. I don't think I've ever failed on a bend because of my grip. Start slow - learn the form and add gradually - getting hurt stops all progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_wigren Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Best exercise for bending is bending. There's a lot of technique and specific strength involved and you're only gonna learn that by actually bending. But for strengthening purposes I'd suggest doing sledgehammer levering in all directions, that'll make your wrists real strong. And regular lifting. It's no surprise that most of the really strong benders are really strong overall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfin77 Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 How often can you bend? Right now I bend once a week, 3 to 4 nails. thanks for the help Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel reinard Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I bend twice a week. Aim for that but if you ache stick to once a week until you can add that extra day. I'll bend anywhere between 5 to 15 bars a workout. Make sure you warm up correctly, stay away from injuries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unseenbeat Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 In addition to bending as often as you feel comfy, heavy pullups/rows and theyre pressing counterparts help a lot. Deadlift too, which I believe there was an article on the diesel crew website about the correlation between heavy deadlifts/upper back strength and bending prowess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Bending is best for building the specific strength. There is plenty you can do as assistance exercises, but perhaps most important is to progress slowly and take care of your lower arms with preventive measures, antagonistic balance, recovery practices,etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judoboy Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 volume bending, sledgehammer work and anything that builds lower arm & tendon strength. warm-up well, be sensible about rehab/prehab & you'll be fine! bending steel is seriously addictive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Horn Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 (edited) Bending. A lot more than 3-4 nails once a week. Very tough to get any kind of technique dialed in doing anything once per week. And good technique is the holy grail to being a successful bender. Way more important than strength. Although that doesn't hurt either. Edited October 29, 2010 by Tom Horn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfin77 Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 I guess its time to buy some more stock, gonna shoot for twice a week and start with 5 nails at a time. Thanks I will let u know how I do in a month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorGrip Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Keep us posted on your progress buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyjoe Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 (edited) One of the biggest things that helped me as far as exercises that assist in your bending was "Jedd Johnson's Bending E-Book." The list and description of exercises alone is worth every penny. Edited November 10, 2010 by Mighty Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfin77 Posted November 10, 2010 Author Share Posted November 10, 2010 One of the biggest things that helped me as far as exercises that assist in your bending was "Jedd Johnson's Bending E-Book." The list and description of exercises alone is worth every penny. I already have it and I agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Horn Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 One of the biggest things that helped me as far as exercises that assist in your bending was "Jedd Johnson's Bending E-Book." The list and description of exercises alone is worth every penny. I already have it and I agree Jedd has a new bending DVD coming out as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmainlands Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Strangely enough, and much like the old poster Meatloaf used to recommend, I have found that heavy flat benches have helped my DO bending greatly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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