Hand Pain during PUB

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Cathlete
Hi everyone,

Can anyone tell me if they have suffered hand pain during the chest work at the beginning of PUB? My hands just throb by the end of the first section. Is there anything I could use that might help with this?

Thanks!
Corrie
 
I haven't had any problems. Are you wearing lifting gloves? I find it helps my hands a lot if I wear them.
 
I second the gloves recommendation!

Also, I agree with you in general - my hand always hurt after lots of flys and bench press - probably because the weights are pushing into your hands toward gravity. By chance, are you doubling up your weights?? That will hurt the muscles of your hands.

Clarissa
 
I have gloves - but they are cheaper ones from Canadian Tire.

I am not sure what you mean by doubling up my weights - do you mean putting 2 weights in one hand? I use dumbbells for all my upper body work right now. Maybe I should just take a break after I go up the pyramid and stetch my hands a bit. I did/do have some problems with carpel tunnel (had my right hand operated on last year.)

I had thought I might be holding the weights incorrectly or that I had wimpy hands LOL!

Thanks for your advice!

Corrie
 
Corie, you might try to loosen your grip a little. If you are holding onto them for dear life, you may be aggravating your carpal tunnel. Deb
 
Thanks Deb - I bet I am holding on too hard (it's scary having 2 15lb weights hovering over your chest LOL!) I'll try to loosen up a bit and see if that helps. I really LOVE PUB and have been getting great results.
 
I just recently discovered something that has helped my hands (I have some arthritis). I bought some foam rubber pipe insulation from Home Depot, split it down the middle,cut it to size and wrapped it around my dumbbells. It makes for a much more comfortable lift!

HTH,
Laura
 
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