Is there some way to prevent this? I was thinking that it might have something to do with poor technique, but really, how the hell can you screw up a pull-up?
2007-11-08 05:56:40 · 8 answers · asked by Brandon's been a dirty Hore 5 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Thankyas!
2007-11-08 05:56:55 · update #1
More: I drink plenty of water every day (I play soccer 5 times a week, so I pretty much have to). I have a pull-up bar in the doorjamb between my bedroom and the rest of my apartment, so I just kinda do 10 at a time whenever I remember to (which I've tried to make a point of lately), so there's no real routine or anything like that that I stick to...
2007-11-08 06:08:29 · update #2
I didn't even know you COULD stretch your forearms. Hmmm, maybe I'll have to do a little searching...
2007-11-08 06:09:21 · update #3
Thanks, Yog!
2007-11-08 06:32:26 · update #4
Are you allowing enough rest in between the times you've added more reps? Are you getting enough water? I'd listen to the sore forearms. You may want to reduce sets or allow the soreness to subside as you are micro tearing muscle fibers.
If you didn't have the sore forearms before you added reps/sets then I'd say your technique should be OK. Did you notice it before you added or were you fine? Yep: yogini and fellow fitness fanatic!
Yes, you can stretch your forearms. Take the palm of your hand then turn it so it faces up and gently pull down with your other hand. That's for the inside of your forearms. If you can you can even invert your palms and set them on your knees. It's a very intense stretch but still a good one. Be gentle and make sure your muscles are already worked before you stretch. Acid build up in the forearms. Yuck!
2007-11-08 06:03:55 · answer #1 · answered by Yogini 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you stretching your forearms? Do you know how to?
Half that soreness could be gone if you stretch properly.
That and over use of a small muscle group.
EDIT> Try wrist straps. I love mine. This will take the load off your wrists and forearms. And those lats will be taking the load.
2007-11-08 06:07:50 · answer #2 · answered by Nurse Winchester 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are doing a bit too much on the pullup front and stressing your wrist flexors - you'll end up with Golfer's Elbow if you persist! Your wrists are taking all the strain, instead of your lats, biceps and core.
Try working on bicep curls and lat pulldowns and core work with a Fitball. This will also give your wrists a rest.
Best wishes
2007-11-08 06:31:41 · answer #3 · answered by carol_pilates 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is normal. The muscles of your forearm flex your fingers and wrist, which allow you to grip the bar. The soreness will wear off as you strengthen your forearm flexors.
2007-11-08 06:01:07 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. B 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no pain no gain is a myth...you are damaging yourself, and it will get worse as long as you continue this, listen to your body and you can't go wrong. If you are sore, you are over doing it. Give yourself a few days rest and go back to it a little less strenuously.
2007-11-08 05:59:50 · answer #5 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can prevent this by not doing pull-ups.
Or doing a different kind of pull-ups. Try those "Goodnites" diaper things. You can be a big kid now!
2007-11-08 06:03:21 · answer #6 · answered by peroxidekween 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try your form if thats not it than take a brake dont do it for a bit then see if that gets better
2007-11-08 06:00:10 · answer #7 · answered by ~Julina~ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
are you sure it's the pull-ups that's making your arms sore?? come on now... fess up
2007-11-08 06:09:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋