Wrist & 4 inches of nearby forearms strength?

[adude006]

I've noticed that the weights that involve my wrist strength seem to be going down for me, like dumbell presses, military press, etc. When i lift something i have the strength in my chest/shoulders/biceps/tri/.. but from about 4 inches from my wrists it becomes weak. The forearms exercises don't seem to work those 4 inches from the wrist portion. The forearm muscles after 4 inches are strong, i can feel them really tighen up.

Before if i would close my fist i could do it with lots of strength and do a hard squeeze. Now that strength seems to have vanished. Even my shakehand has become weak. Rest of the body seems to be fine. Any idea how to strengthen this region?

[Kelleh]

Try isolating your wrist when your doing your forarm excerise. Focus on the wrists more and get those tendons. dont over work them give them ample rest.

Good luck

Kelly

[sonnygll]

A couple things to do. First no wrist straps. Those are for powerlifters doing heavy partials. Do some heavy deadlifts holding it at the top, do mostly pronated grip when working grip, but go ahead and do mixed grip if you need to get heavy for other reasons. Overhand back exercises like pullups and rows work the forearms too. Hammer curls are good for them. You can even isolate by doing wrist curls, regular and reverse. You can curl a barbell with your fingers to work grip also. But heavy overhand pulling exercises are going to be the best thing though.

[BigJames]

Interesting...besides what is mentioned above, pinched nerves can affect grip strength. Any tingling? Numbness in the fingers / thumbs? I would think you would have mentioned it if it was the case, but you never know.

I would incorporate some wrist curls (reg and reverse) and really isolate the wrists when you do it. Try them in several positions. Your grip strength is made up of both your forearm flexors AND extensors for stabilization. If your extensors are weak then your grip will suffer.

Good luck,