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Not to mention potential carpal tunnel syndrome, which is irritation of the ligaments and nerves in the wrist.
Sorry, no. Carpal tunnel syndrome is no an irritation of ligaments and nerves int eh wrist. You are close however. It is a syandrome caused by the compression of *the median nerve only* as it passes through an anatomic tunnel in the wrist. I have included here for the injformation of RSG readers and aritcle on this condition, since it is mentioned frequently. It is a bit lenghty and comprehensive, but as they say, "information is power. Advance with either more weight, VERY little weight or one more set for a total of three sets. The two sets should be done once in a 7 day period. Eventually all three sets once in a 7 day period.
Do you mean by this that the exercise should only be done *once per week* ? What is the reason for thisI understand the danger of overuse, but once per week sounds too infrequenst for much progress to be achieved. Can you provide a reference for this? Thanks!! Carpal Tunnel Syndrome What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? The carpal tunnel is a passageway that runs from the forearm through the wrist. Bones form three walls of the tunnel and a strong, broad ligament bridges over them. The median nerve, which supplies feeling to the thumb, index, and ring fingers, and the nine tendons that flex the fingers, passes through this tunnel. This nerve also provides function for the muscles at the base of the thumb (the thenar muscles). Usually, carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is considered an inflammatory disorder caused by repetitive stress, physical injury, or medical conditions that cause the tissues around the median nerve to become swollen. The protective lining of the tendons within the carpal tunnel can become inflamed and swell or the ligament that forms the roof over the median nerve becomes thicker and broader and presses on it. Just as stepping on a hose slows the flow of water through a garden hose, so compression on the median nerve fibers by the swollen tendons and thickened ligament slows down the transmission of nerve signals through the carpal tunnel. The result is pain, numbness, and tingling in the wrist, hand, and fingers (except the little finger, which is not affected by the median nerve). What Causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? It is often very difficult to determine whether the cause of carpal tunnel syndrome is primarily due to work conditions or an underlying medical problem. CTS almost always occurs in adults and most adults work; carpal tunnel syndrome, then, is very likely to be associated with the work place whether or not it is actually caused by work itself. Indeed, estimates of work-related CTS vary wildly. Some studies suggest that more than half are due to workplace factors and others that few cases of CTS are actually caused by conditions on the job. In one study, for example, obesity or diseases such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, and arthritis occurred in the majority of people with work-associated CTS. Such conditions are known contributors to carpal tunnel disorder. It is most likely that many cases of CTS occur from a combination of factors, including a predisposing medical condition exacerbated by work stress and psychologic and social stressors. In most patients with CTS, an underlying cause for the disorder cannot be determined. The issue is clouded by economic concerns: carpal tunnel syndrome is a major contributor to workmen’s compensation cases. It is in the employer’s interest, therefore, to seek medical causes for hand and wrist pain, which are not covered by compensation costs, and it is in the employee’s interest to relate the pain to the job so that the carpal tunnel disability is covered. Work-Related Causes Repetitive Stress, High Force, Vibration, and Poor Posture. Researchers have found evidence of a positive association between CTS and highly repetitive work, high force, vibration, and poor posture, with the evidence being very strong when these factors are combined. In 1994 330,000 disorders related to work requiring repetitive motion were reported, an increase of 10% over 1993 and 15% over 1992 figures. High force and work involving vibration have also been strongly associated with CTS. In addition to carpal tunnel syndrome, such work related disorders are referred to by several different terms: repetitive stress injuries, cumulative trauma disorder, overuse syndromes, and chronic upper limb pain syndrome. All of these problems are generally associated with repetitive and forceful use of the hands that damage muscles and bones of the upper extremities. One study indicated that repetitive motion disorders account for nearly half of all reported work-related illness, of which carpal tunnel syndrome is estimated to account for 41%. Incorrect posture also may play a role in the development of CTS in people who work at computer and other types of keyboards. The tendency to roll the shoulders forward, round the lower back, and thrust the chin forward can shorten the neck and shoulder muscles, compressing nerves in the neck. This, in turn, can affect the wrist, fingers, and hand. Evidence is not as strong for a causal relationship, because people with poor posture may also have physical abnormalities that increase the risk for CTS. Psychosocial Factors in the Workplace. Studies indicate that psychosocial factors in the workplace, such as intense deadlines, interpersonal relationships, and job design, are major contributors to carpal tunnel pain. Such psychosocial conditions are more likely to be important factors in contributing to CTS in office workers, although they also complicate the condition in workers whose work is primarily physical. [ See also, Who Gets Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, below.] Injuries and Medical Conditions A multicenter team recently reported that underlying medical conditions may be more likely to cause CTS than repetitive movements linked to work. In the study, 40% of patients diagnosed with CTS had conditions that could account for nerve disorder; they included obesity, diabetes, and autoimmune disorders, such as hypothyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus. Only about 12% knew they had such conditions. Many of the underlying diseases that may be contributing to the development of CT are also associated with a more severe case. In a study of patients who had surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome, those with inflammatory arthritis (such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus) were highly likely to have hand pain severe enough to require surgery. Hypothyroidism and diabetes also increased the risk for surgery. In autoimmune diseases, the body’s immune system is abnormally attacking its own tissue, causing widespread inflammation, including in many cases in the carpal tunnel that results in median nerve entrapment. Some experts believe that carpal tunnel syndrome may actually be one of the first symptoms in a number of these diseases. Carpal tunnel syndrome can also be caused by multiple myeloma, Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia, Down’s syndrome, gout, and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Acromegaly, a disease that causes abnormally long bones, is a cause of CTS. One study also found that people with hepatitis C sometimes have symptoms of CTS. Bone dislocations and fractures can narrow the carpal tunnel, thereby exerting pressure on the median nerve. People who undergo hemodialysis are at risk for CTS caused by build-up in the hand of certain proteins called beta 2-microglobulin. Certain medications that effect the immune system, such as interleukin-2, which is administered to some cancer patients, may cause temporary CTS. There have been some reports of CTS caused by anticlotting drugs, such as warfarin. Hormonal Changes Fluid retention during pregnancy or hormonal changes associated with menopause can cause swelling and symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Inherited and Inborn Factors Some studies have reported a higher risk for carpal tunnel in people with a family history of the problem, indicating a genetic susceptibility in some people. In inherited carpal tunnel syndrome, the disorder is more likely to develop early on and in both hands than if it is caused by other factors. It should be noted, however, that inherited CTS is very rare. Some researchers are particularly interested in abnormalities in certain genes that regulate myelin, a fatty substance that serves as insulation for nerve fibers. Some people may be born with abnormalities of the carpal bones . What Are The Symptoms Of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome usually progress gradually over weeks and months and, in some cases, years. The first symptoms may be pain in the wrist and hand or numbness and tingling of the index, middle, and ring fingers. They are often in both hands. Patients may also experience a sense of weakness and a tendency to drop things. They may lose the sense of heat and cold or feel that their hands are swollen even though there is no visible swelling. Symptoms may occur not only when the hand is being used but also when it is at rest. In fact, the disorder may be distinguished from similar conditions by pain occurring at night after going to bed. In some cases, labor-related CTS symptoms first occur outside of work, so patients may fail to associate the symptoms with work-related activity. Anyone with recurrent or persistent pain, numbness and tingling, or weakness of the hand should consult a physician for a diagnosis. What Other Diseases Show The Same Symptoms As Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Accompanying Disorders About 25% of patients with work-related repetitive stress disorders also have evidence of other similar conditions that resemble, but are not, carpal tunnel syndrome. A definitive diagnosis is often difficult. Most require treatments similar to those … read more »
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I feel fairly limber for my age, but I will be careful. Thanks. Dave – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Dear Mr Kent. I’m sure your device will increase the strength in your forearms and wrist. Perhaps even you hands, shoulders and neck. But also be advised that too much too soon can cause irreparable damage to tendons and ligaments. Not to mention potential carpal tunnel syndrome, which is irritation of the ligaments and nerves in the wrist. I would recommend for 4 weeks doing this: (Keep in mind the weight you are starting with may be too much! Also if you cannot complete one set, you have too much weight). week one: Two sets, one set consisting of one up and down. week two: " " " " " " week three " " " " " " week four " " " " " " Advance with either more weight, VERY little weight or one more set for a total of three sets. The two sets should be done once in a 7 day period. Eventually all three sets once in a 7 day period. I stress real concern here because I have met and seen people destroy their wrist by doing WAY too much too early. Great to be enthusiastic but be smart. Good Luck! Sincerely, Mike Greetings all, I’m new to this list, so bear with me here.. I have played around with the game since I was a kid, although very infrequently at best. I am now 47, and I want to start taking golf seriously. I would like to hear comments and suggestions about conditioning, especially for the hands and forearms. I have a homemade device that I think will work pretty well, and I would like to get your comments on that too. What I did was take a piece of 1 1/2" SCH 40 water pipe about 18" long, and drilled a hole through the middle from side to side. I then took a piece of clothesline and stuck it through the hole and knotted it. On the free end (the bottom) I tied a small dumbbell weight. I’m using 5 pounds at the moment, but a smaller weight is suggested to start with. To use this device you stand with your arms out in front of you at shoulder height and proceed to wind up the weight by turning the pipe. You do this first in one direction, then the other (clockwise and counterclockwise). when the weight gets to the top you don’t let it slide back down, but rather turn it back down. I hope I have explained this well enough. I look forward to all of your comments and suggestions. Dave — Do not listen to what you hear by report. Be lamps unto yourselves. - Buddha
– Do not listen to what you hear by report. Be lamps unto yourselves. - Buddha
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Don’t stretch until it hurts. No pain no gains does not apply to stretching. If you tear some muscles, scar tissue will build up, and that will most DEFINITELY hinder flexibility. Always warm up before you stretch. Stretching cold muscle is ineffective. Also, remember, do not bounce. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Thanks for the great stretches. I have printed them out to try. Dave Greetings all, I’m new to this list, so bear with me here.. I have played around with the game since I was a kid, although very infrequently at best. I am now 47, and I want to start taking golf seriously. I would like to hear comments and suggestions about conditioning, especially for the hands and forearms. I have a homemade device that I think will work pretty well, and I would like to get your comments on that too. What I did was take a piece of 1 1/2" SCH 40 water pipe about 18" long, and drilled a hole through the middle from side to side. I then took a piece of clothesline and stuck it through the hole and knotted it. On the free end (the bottom) I tied a small dumbbell weight. I’m using 5 pounds at the moment, but a smaller weight is suggested to start with. To use this device you stand with your arms out in front of you at shoulder height and proceed to wind up the weight by turning the pipe. You do this first in one direction, then the other (clockwise and counterclockwise). when the weight gets to the top you don’t let it slide back down, but rather turn it back down. I hope I have explained this well enough. I look forward to all of your comments and suggestions. Dave The most important thing at your age is stretching. You’ll never hit a ball properly unless you are warmed up. Even stretching between holes (at the tee) is important. You should think about at least 20 minutes a day of stretching (jn two sessions, one morning and one evening) every day, even if you don’t play on that day. I’ll try and describe a few, but take it easy and don’t push yourself. they might sound simple, but you can hurt yourself if you haven’t stretched before. The important thig is, if it hurts, DON’T. 1. Lock your hands (fingers) together and push your arms up above your head with your palms facing the roof (hold 15 seconds). 2. Put your right elbow behind your neck and lean your body to the left (hold 10 seconds). Do this both sides. 3. Grab a club in both hands (left hand holding the grip, right hand holding the club face), lift over your head stretch your arms backwards as far as you can go. Dont’ lean back, this is all arms and shoulders (don’t hurt yourself). Hold for 15 seconds. 4. Stand with your back to a wall, turn to your left and put both palms on the wall without turning your legs (leave your toes facing directly away from the wall and don’t let them move). Hold 15 seconds, then repeat to the right side. 5. Stand facing the wall. Put your right toes against the base of the wall, lean forward until your forehead is resting on the wall, then move your left foot back as far as you can go (don’t injure yourself). Make sure your left foot is flat on the ground with your toes directly facing the wall (not splayed to one side)and make sure your heels are not off the floor. 30 seconds each leg. 6. Stand up straight, let your knees bend but keep your feet flat on the floor. Keeping your back straight, allow your knees to bend as far as you can without hurting yourself. Hold 30 seconds. 7. Now touch your toes, make sure your knees are slightly bent. if you can’t touch your toes don’t worry about, you’ll be able to within a month. Don’t hurt your back and take it easy. 20 seconds. 8. Squats, feet flat on the floor, let your backside sink as far down towards the floor as you can. Balance yourself with your arms held out in front of you so you don’t fall backwards. 25 seconds. 9. Sit on the floor and put the soles of your feet together close to your crotch. Hold your feet together and let your elbows gently stretch your knees towards the floor. 30 seconds 10. kneel down on the floor, now reach forward and put your palms flat on the floor, but with your fingers pointing towards your body (backwards). So, your wrists should be facing away from you (forwards). Now sway backwards (stretching your wrists and the insides of your arms) as far as you can without hurting yourself and hold it for 20 seconds. 11. Repeat number 5, both legs (20 seconds each). — Do not listen to what you hear by report. Be lamps unto yourselves. - Buddha
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And here I thought I was the only one who had such a device. Thanks for the advice. Dave – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi J.D. I’m 41 and started to take golf seriously last year, after dabbling as a kid. I started lifting weights and conditioning myself for golf in January after a back injury (picking the ball out of the cup 
). I have the same device you do. It works pretty well. The only thing I would suggest is to do overall strength conditioning, the back, abdomen, torso, lats, shoulders, delts, lower back. I spent some sessions with a trainer. He’s got me on a medicine ball workout that focuses on overall strength training. There are also some machines, one in particular that’s hard to describe, but seems to mimic the golf swing and loading up the right muscles. I’m finding that a lot of "swing faults" are associated with using inappropriate muscles to lift the club to the top of the backswing. The body seems to naturally find the "easiest" way to get the club to the top, but the easiest is not the best. The stronger I get the more I seem able to use the correct muscles. Lifting a 44 inch driver to the top of the backswing, with a "completely" straight left elbow is not a trivial matter. I find the muslces in the forearm, the ones closest to the elbow and "on top" of the forearm when I’m addressing the ball, are the ones that help me keep the arm in the right position during the takeaway and backswing. But the swing itself seems to involve nearly every muscle in the body, particularly the hips, torso, abdomen, shoulders, triceps, forearms and wrists. Mulligan Greetings all, I’m new to this list, so bear with me here.. I have played around with the game since I was a kid, although very infrequently at best. I am now 47, and I want to start taking golf seriously. I would like to hear comments and suggestions about conditioning, especially for the hands and forearms. I have a homemade device that I think will work pretty well, and I would like to get your comments on that too. What I did was take a piece of 1 1/2" SCH 40 water pipe about 18" long, and drilled a hole through the middle from side to side. I then took a piece of clothesline and stuck it through the hole and knotted it. On the free end (the bottom) I tied a small dumbbell weight. I’m using 5 pounds at the moment, but a smaller weight is suggested to start with. To use this device you stand with your arms out in front of you at shoulder height and proceed to wind up the weight by turning the pipe. You do this first in one direction, then the other (clockwise and counterclockwise). when the weight gets to the top you don’t let it slide back down, but rather turn it back down. I hope I have explained this well enough. I look forward to all of your comments and suggestions. Dave — Do not listen to what you hear by report. Be lamps unto yourselves. - Buddha
– Do not listen to what you hear by report. Be lamps unto yourselves. - Buddha
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Hi J.D. I’m 41 and started to take golf seriously last year, after dabbling as a kid. I started lifting weights and conditioning myself for golf in January after a back injury (picking the ball out of the cup ). I have the same device you do. It works pretty well. The only thing I would suggest is to do overall strength conditioning, the back, abdomen, torso, lats, shoulders, delts, lower back. I spent some sessions with a trainer. He’s got me on a medicine ball workout that focuses on overall strength training. There are also some machines, one in particular that’s hard to describe, but seems to mimic the golf swing and loading up the right muscles. I’m finding that a lot of "swing faults" are associated with using inappropriate muscles to lift the club to the top of the backswing. The body seems to naturally find the "easiest" way to get the club to the top, but the easiest is not the best. The stronger I get the more I seem able to use the correct muscles. Lifting a 44 inch driver to the top of the backswing, with a "completely" straight left elbow is not a trivial matter. I find the muslces in the forearm, the ones closest to the elbow and "on top" of the forearm when I’m addressing the ball, are the ones that help me keep the arm in the right position during the takeaway and backswing. But the swing itself seems to involve nearly every muscle in the body, particularly the hips, torso, abdomen, shoulders, triceps, forearms and wrists. Mulligan – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Greetings all, I’m new to this list, so bear with me here.. I have played around with the game since I was a kid, although very infrequently at best. I am now 47, and I want to start taking golf seriously. I would like to hear comments and suggestions about conditioning, especially for the hands and forearms. I have a homemade device that I think will work pretty well, and I would like to get your comments on that too. What I did was take a piece of 1 1/2" SCH 40 water pipe about 18" long, and drilled a hole through the middle from side to side. I then took a piece of clothesline and stuck it through the hole and knotted it. On the free end (the bottom) I tied a small dumbbell weight. I’m using 5 pounds at the moment, but a smaller weight is suggested to start with. To use this device you stand with your arms out in front of you at shoulder height and proceed to wind up the weight by turning the pipe. You do this first in one direction, then the other (clockwise and counterclockwise). when the weight gets to the top you don’t let it slide back down, but rather turn it back down. I hope I have explained this well enough. I look forward to all of your comments and suggestions. Dave — Do not listen to what you hear by report. Be lamps unto yourselves. - Buddha
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Thanks for the great stretches. I have printed them out to try. Dave – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Greetings all, I’m new to this list, so bear with me here.. I have played around with the game since I was a kid, although very infrequently at best. I am now 47, and I want to start taking golf seriously. I would like to hear comments and suggestions about conditioning, especially for the hands and forearms. I have a homemade device that I think will work pretty well, and I would like to get your comments on that too. What I did was take a piece of 1 1/2" SCH 40 water pipe about 18" long, and drilled a hole through the middle from side to side. I then took a piece of clothesline and stuck it through the hole and knotted it. On the free end (the bottom) I tied a small dumbbell weight. I’m using 5 pounds at the moment, but a smaller weight is suggested to start with. To use this device you stand with your arms out in front of you at shoulder height and proceed to wind up the weight by turning the pipe. You do this first in one direction, then the other (clockwise and counterclockwise). when the weight gets to the top you don’t let it slide back down, but rather turn it back down. I hope I have explained this well enough. I look forward to all of your comments and suggestions. Dave The most important thing at your age is stretching. You’ll never hit a ball properly unless you are warmed up. Even stretching between holes (at the tee) is important. You should think about at least 20 minutes a day of stretching (jn two sessions, one morning and one evening) every day, even if you don’t play on that day. I’ll try and describe a few, but take it easy and don’t push yourself. they might sound simple, but you can hurt yourself if you haven’t stretched before. The important thig is, if it hurts, DON’T. 1. Lock your hands (fingers) together and push your arms up above your head with your palms facing the roof (hold 15 seconds). 2. Put your right elbow behind your neck and lean your body to the left (hold 10 seconds). Do this both sides. 3. Grab a club in both hands (left hand holding the grip, right hand holding the club face), lift over your head stretch your arms backwards as far as you can go. Dont’ lean back, this is all arms and shoulders (don’t hurt yourself). Hold for 15 seconds. 4. Stand with your back to a wall, turn to your left and put both palms on the wall without turning your legs (leave your toes facing directly away from the wall and don’t let them move). Hold 15 seconds, then repeat to the right side. 5. Stand facing the wall. Put your right toes against the base of the wall, lean forward until your forehead is resting on the wall, then move your left foot back as far as you can go (don’t injure yourself). Make sure your left foot is flat on the ground with your toes directly facing the wall (not splayed to one side)and make sure your heels are not off the floor. 30 seconds each leg. 6. Stand up straight, let your knees bend but keep your feet flat on the floor. Keeping your back straight, allow your knees to bend as far as you can without hurting yourself. Hold 30 seconds. 7. Now touch your toes, make sure your knees are slightly bent. if you can’t touch your toes don’t worry about, you’ll be able to within a month. Don’t hurt your back and take it easy. 20 seconds. 8. Squats, feet flat on the floor, let your backside sink as far down towards the floor as you can. Balance yourself with your arms held out in front of you so you don’t fall backwards. 25 seconds. 9. Sit on the floor and put the soles of your feet together close to your crotch. Hold your feet together and let your elbows gently stretch your knees towards the floor. 30 seconds 10. kneel down on the floor, now reach forward and put your palms flat on the floor, but with your fingers pointing towards your body (backwards). So, your wrists should be facing away from you (forwards). Now sway backwards (stretching your wrists and the insides of your arms) as far as you can without hurting yourself and hold it for 20 seconds. 11. Repeat number 5, both legs (20 seconds each).
– Do not listen to what you hear by report. Be lamps unto yourselves. - Buddha
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Greetings all, I’m new to this list, so bear with me here.. I have played around with the game since I was a kid, although very infrequently at best. I am now 47, and I want to start taking golf seriously. I would like to hear comments and suggestions about conditioning, especially for the hands and forearms. I have a homemade device that I think will work pretty well, and I would like to get your comments on that too. What I did was take a piece of 1 1/2" SCH 40 water pipe about 18" long, and drilled a hole through the middle from side to side. I then took a piece of clothesline and stuck it through the hole and knotted it. On the free end (the bottom) I tied a small dumbbell weight. I’m using 5 pounds at the moment, but a smaller weight is suggested to start with. To use this device you stand with your arms out in front of you at shoulder height and proceed to wind up the weight by turning the pipe. You do this first in one direction, then the other (clockwise and counterclockwise). when the weight gets to the top you don’t let it slide back down, but rather turn it back down. I hope I have explained this well enough. I look forward to all of your comments and suggestions. Dave
The most important thing at your age is stretching. You’ll never hit a ball properly unless you are warmed up. Even stretching between holes (at the tee) is important. You should think about at least 20 minutes a day of stretching (jn two sessions, one morning and one evening) every day, even if you don’t play on that day. I’ll try and describe a few, but take it easy and don’t push yourself. they might sound simple, but you can hurt yourself if you haven’t stretched before. The important thig is, if it hurts, DON’T. 1. Lock your hands (fingers) together and push your arms up above your head with your palms facing the roof (hold 15 seconds). 2. Put your right elbow behind your neck and lean your body to the left (hold 10 seconds). Do this both sides. 3. Grab a club in both hands (left hand holding the grip, right hand holding the club face), lift over your head stretch your arms backwards as far as you can go. Dont’ lean back, this is all arms and shoulders (don’t hurt yourself). Hold for 15 seconds. 4. Stand with your back to a wall, turn to your left and put both palms on the wall without turning your legs (leave your toes facing directly away from the wall and don’t let them move). Hold 15 seconds, then repeat to the right side. 5. Stand facing the wall. Put your right toes against the base of the wall, lean forward until your forehead is resting on the wall, then move your left foot back as far as you can go (don’t injure yourself). Make sure your left foot is flat on the ground with your toes directly facing the wall (not splayed to one side)and make sure your heels are not off the floor. 30 seconds each leg. 6. Stand up straight, let your knees bend but keep your feet flat on the floor. Keeping your back straight, allow your knees to bend as far as you can without hurting yourself. Hold 30 seconds. 7. Now touch your toes, make sure your knees are slightly bent. if you can’t touch your toes don’t worry about, you’ll be able to within a month. Don’t hurt your back and take it easy. 20 seconds. 8. Squats, feet flat on the floor, let your backside sink as far down towards the floor as you can. Balance yourself with your arms held out in front of you so you don’t fall backwards. 25 seconds. 9. Sit on the floor and put the soles of your feet together close to your crotch. Hold your feet together and let your elbows gently stretch your knees towards the floor. 30 seconds 10. kneel down on the floor, now reach forward and put your palms flat on the floor, but with your fingers pointing towards your body (backwards). So, your wrists should be facing away from you (forwards). Now sway backwards (stretching your wrists and the insides of your arms) as far as you can without hurting yourself and hold it for 20 seconds. 11. Repeat number 5, both legs (20 seconds each).
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Dear Mr Kent. I’m sure your device will increase the strength in your forearms and wrist. Perhaps even you hands, shoulders and neck. But also be advised that too much too soon can cause irreparable damage to tendons and ligaments. Not to mention potential carpal tunnel syndrome, which is irritation of the ligaments and nerves in the wrist. I would recommend for 4 weeks doing this: (Keep in mind the weight you are starting with may be too much! Also if you cannot complete one set, you have too much weight). week one: Two sets, one set consisting of one up and down. week two: " " " " " " week three " " " " " " week four " " " " " " Advance with either more weight, VERY little weight or one more set for a total of three sets. The two sets should be done once in a 7 day period. Eventually all three sets once in a 7 day period. I stress real concern here because I have met and seen people destroy their wrist by doing WAY too much too early. Great to be enthusiastic but be smart. Good Luck! Sincerely, Mike – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Greetings all, I’m new to this list, so bear with me here.. I have played around with the game since I was a kid, although very infrequently at best. I am now 47, and I want to start taking golf seriously. I would like to hear comments and suggestions about conditioning, especially for the hands and forearms. I have a homemade device that I think will work pretty well, and I would like to get your comments on that too. What I did was take a piece of 1 1/2" SCH 40 water pipe about 18" long, and drilled a hole through the middle from side to side. I then took a piece of clothesline and stuck it through the hole and knotted it. On the free end (the bottom) I tied a small dumbbell weight. I’m using 5 pounds at the moment, but a smaller weight is suggested to start with. To use this device you stand with your arms out in front of you at shoulder height and proceed to wind up the weight by turning the pipe. You do this first in one direction, then the other (clockwise and counterclockwise). when the weight gets to the top you don’t let it slide back down, but rather turn it back down. I hope I have explained this well enough. I look forward to all of your comments and suggestions. Dave — Do not listen to what you hear by report. Be lamps unto yourselves. - Buddha
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Greetings all, I’m new to this list, so bear with me here.. I have played around with the game since I was a kid, although very infrequently at best. I am now 47, and I want to start taking golf seriously. I would like to hear comments and suggestions about conditioning, especially for the hands and forearms. I have a homemade device that I think will work pretty well, and I would like to get your comments on that too. What I did was take a piece of 1 1/2" SCH 40 water pipe about 18" long, and drilled a hole through the middle from side to side. I then took a piece of clothesline and stuck it through the hole and knotted it. On the free end (the bottom) I tied a small dumbbell weight. I’m using 5 pounds at the moment, but a smaller weight is suggested to start with. To use this device you stand with your arms out in front of you at shoulder height and proceed to wind up the weight by turning the pipe. You do this first in one direction, then the other (clockwise and counterclockwise). when the weight gets to the top you don’t let it slide back down, but rather turn it back down. I hope I have explained this well enough. I look forward to all of your comments and suggestions. Dave — Do not listen to what you hear by report. Be lamps unto yourselves. - Buddha