Are these ideal for exercising the wrists themselves? I have weak wrists and have been trying to find a way to build up their strength.
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According to my wife they are a great exercise aid but her view is that they wouldn't do much for wrists. More for upper arms, shoulders and general cardio benefits.
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You could probably hold them in your hands and work your wrists, but I am not sure it would be better than a small free weight.
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No they would be for strengthening your biceps and shoulders. Gradual increases in bar bell weights and flexing your wrists forward, rotating, and backward would be the best way to build wrist strength.
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These are ankle weights--of very high quality--but sized for ankles. Unless your wrist circumference is very large the ends of the weights would likely overlap. I don't know how this would feel; it would look a little strange. On balance I think you'd do better to get a good pair of wrist weights.
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That's funny, Anna... I wouldn't know, but that's a good way to put it! My hands and wrists are very weak now so I would probably have to do it the same way you are. Ask someone with big strong hands to try it and let us know.
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You could, but honestly it's pointless. I use them for heavy bag workouts with some 14oz gloves and they're very supportive. The only thing that lacks support with them is thumb support. I use them for heavy bag workouts under my gloves and they work like a charm.
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If you were lifting I would say yes. I still have mine with no signs of them breaking. However for push ups the straps are pretty think and might prevent you from bending your wrist. Hope that helped.
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Hi Bernice, I currently use them with my Les Mills Combat workouts. I did not start using them until a few months in, when I felt stronger and more comfortable with the moves. I would highly recommend them, as they add a challenge without making it too difficult or leaving me sore.
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U can do them yourself. Just do them one hand at a time. Wrap them around the barbell, then twist your wrists until they tighten snugly to the bar. Then do the same for the other hand.
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Ruben, they certainly have the potential to reduce wrist pain -- in using these such bars, the weight will be on your forearms as opposed to your hands. Make sure, too, that your saddle is properly adjusted -- ideally, your bodyweight will be distributed between your hands/arms, your saddle, and your feet. If your saddle is too high (or is angled forward), it may be that too much of your bodyweight is pressing into your hands. If you are buying these solely because of wrist pain, they very well may help -- but I personally would first make sure that your saddle is adjusted correctly :)
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They are very easy to use once you get the hang of it. Enjoy & have a kick-ass workout! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VX-Daef9fSQ
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Here is the review that I wrote after buying this product... After I do a set, of different exercises, I use these bands as a superset to really fatigue the muscle group that I'm working that day. I have used a lot of different bands, but none has ever worked as well as these. I'm buying another set, so I can alternate sides during a set. GREAT PRODUCT!!! AND great service from AMAZON.COM Now, to answer your question... I haven't used them for leg presses, but they are definitely strong enough; you may have to wrap them around, to make them shorter. You can either sit down and wrap them under your feet and press, or lie on your back, and press up. Just make sure that when you bring your knees toward your chest, the bands are short enough to still have some resistance. I think they will work fine for leg presses; hope this helps.
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These are not wrist wraps, they are wrist suppots. They are specifically made to support your wrist. Where as boxing wraps are made to support the whole hand. I would go for boxing wraps.
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I would agree with the other answer. These are great and I have used them for leg press and squating. Squat by holding the handles at shoulders and step on band. Leg press. Lay on back, hold handles shoulder height and push band woth feet.
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I would say the perfect pushups are good for beginners and experts. Very easy to use, and much easier on the wrists than normal pushups. I use them every day....Love Them!
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Yes, I use them up and down my arms...but only one arm at a time. I haven't mastered hula hooping with both arms at once!
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sure, but i wouldn't use them for that. They probably won't last you very long if you do any serious lifting. Plus, you usually want to have the fingertips cut off for lifting to offer more breathability. Personally, i use Harbinger wrist wrap gloves for lifting (about $20), which last me several years, and have the added bonus of the wrist wrap to support the wrist when lifting really heavy weights.
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Knowing what I know about them, I'd say no.....That big green one I don't even use......Actually, I use the purple one the most, I've even ordered a separate one, so I can do all kinds of exercises with both arms......That being said, these bands are the best things since sliced bread, seriously.....all you have to do is find something to loop them over and away you go.......I bought three drawer handles, screwed them to an upright stud in the garage, one low about 1' off the floor, one mounted about waist high, and one about shoulder height.......You can finally get all the movement your body wants.....I'm completely sold on them...... Knowing what I know about them, I'd say no.....That big green one I don't even use......Actually, I use the purple one the most, I've even ordered a separate one, so I can do all kinds of exercises with both arms......That being said, these bands are the best things since sliced bread, seriously.....all you have to do is find something to loop them over and away you go.......I bought three drawer handles, screwed them to an upright stud in the garage, one low about 1' off the floor, one mounted about waist high, and one about shoulder height.......You can finally get all the movement your... » Read More Knowing what I know about them, I'd say no.....That big green one I don't even use......Actually, I use the purple one the most, I've even ordered a separate one, so I can do all kinds of exercises with both arms......That being said, these bands are the best things since sliced bread, seriously.....all you have to do is find something to loop them over and away you go.......I bought three drawer handles, screwed them to an upright stud in the garage, one low about 1' off the floor, one mounted about waist high, and one about shoulder height.......You can finally get all the movement your body wants.....I'm completely sold on them...... « Show Less
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according to my BF, they work wonders. he has two pairs in rotation. hes got really large hands so to his benefit, they dont reach too far past the knuckles. hope this helps. he never mentions his wrist though, just his hands.