I'm recovering from a wrist surgery. I ended up developing cysts in my left wrist last year after tearing the sac of fluid that surrounds the wrist bones. Before I could see it I was dealing with horrible pain whenever my left hand has weight in it and was palm up...once I could see it, I at least knew why.
Anyhow after a botched surgery last may a couple of cortisone shots, I really was discouraged. I was diligently training my legs/abs and was doing cardio but once I realized that I wasn't really going to be able to train upper for 9-12 months, I just stuck to a strict diet and a smidge of cardio.
Now my wrist is doing awesome, my last surgery went great. I've been lifting again (light) for about a week. I've reconfigured my entire diet plan (as I'm tiny now and need to put on weight) but my training is not figured out yet. I'd say I have probably 75% of the mobility I have in my right wrist. I'm stretching it and working with it (I'll also start bracing/taping once I start lifting heavier) and I seem to be getting better every day.
So I guess I'm asking for suggestions of how to get a good bi/tri workout with minimal irritation to my wrist. I'm certainly not going to be going overboard and pushing it-- but I also need to minimize how much I have my palm up...at least for right now. I'm doing hammer curls but just feel a little lost as to what else I could do, at least for the next few weeks. I'd also love a new back routine. Thanks!! |
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welcome again Raina. How long ago was your surgery? How do u feel when u do Hammer Curls? Is it jus palms up motions that bother u?
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Glad to hear you are getting back on the road too recovery!
Reverse preacher curls? Palm down motions on those...More for forearms but it's some palm down action. Bi's: Incline dumbell curls?
Get well soon and take it easy!
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a just take it real slow, LIGHT weight to start and hopefully u can gradually up the weight a bit and have no pain.
and like vix said, try some reverse curls, there killer on the bi's and forarms..
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Thanks!! I had surgery a month ago tomorrow. Hammer curls are feeling fine-- I hadn't even thought of reverse curls. Thank you for the suggestion...I'm glad I posted. 
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I'd definitely agree to take it slow. A month ago is still pretty fresh Raina. Reverse curls are a great exercise. You can even use cables to add something a little different. Good luck sweetie.
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