Martial Arts Grip, Forearm and Wrist Strength Exercises

[loralp2000]

I agree with this on the arm exercises, jump roping I don't do because I personally don't believe bouncing around in real fight, but it's good exercise. The part at the end when u tried elaborating was bad. No if u grab someone's wrist anyone can can out I know a move that unless someone is super jacked u can always get out, Second getting out of locks isn't wrist or arm strength it's leverage so wrong. Third if some one gets your wrist in a lock your screwed cause a lock insinuated they have c

[BlackDice572]

@loralp2000 I could talk for hours about the things you said on my videos, but I wont. But I will say if you think its all leverage and strength has 'nothing' to do with it then your naive. My other videos are training videos to help new martial artists with concepts, such as snapping your punches. Your comments on my peripheral vision video, is just difference in opinion. I think you think too highly of your own opinion, especially for someone instructor level in only two arts.

[DarkSignal59]

so the grip strenght exerciser works your whole forearm,right?not just,let's say,the writst and fingers.i ordered a set of them because my wrists are weak as hell and just wanted to know

[KyXiOpT]

Really? Wow, I'm amazed...

[sohail786]

amazing video thanks

[PsychoFlounder]

Hmmm, im trying to get massive forarms but I just cant do it that well, any tips?

[BigJay604]

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I've found adding this kind of training to my workout very good, as it's cheap, you don't have to build any contraptions or use weights.

You could almost do this with rocks - all though tennis balls (most of you might already have at home) or something similar. Or just go get some from harder rubbery balls from your local sporting store for 10€ max.

Please do try this out, and if you find this useful, recommend to your friends.

Good compilation generally on this clip :)

[ajbvision]

Good video mate. I have a question. Do you know of any free hand exercises to strengthen the wrists? Perhaps some variations of regular push ups?

[chickitakoowan]

hi, what weight is it that you use for the broom handle workout? i use 5kg.

[blacksam70]

I also use a tennis ball to train grip

[KoriKitti]

I have some questions that don't really apply to this vid, but you did'nt say I could'nt ask so: Do you know of any exercises to increase hip flexibility for someone with (hopefully nonpermanent) back problems? I would really like to be able to do a straddle split, but my hip bones don't want to move that way, even though the tendons and muscles are flexible. Also, do you know any exercises to strengthen just one side of your back? Or one side of your whole body? heh heh..

[BlackDice572]

@KoriKitti As for exercises specific to having low back pain they would really have to be tailored specifically to your condition. Im afraid I couldn't say what would be best for you without an examination of your back. But, I will still try to answer your questions as best I can in another reply because I doubt there will be room in this one for the splits question.

[BlackDice572]

@KoriKitti The side splits (straddle), are a difficult one. Most people think you can just keep stretching and get there but infact most people have bones that get in the way (the "Greater Trochanter" hits the top rim of your "Accetabulum"). In order to get around this there is only really a couple of ways of doing it, first try turning your toes and feet up to the ceiling, secondly rotate your pelvis forward and arch your back into extension (wouldn't recommend if you have back pain).

[KoriKitti]

@BlackDice572 Owwwww. I'll keep trying. Thanks so much. :)

[Xquu15]

this is so homemade

[jaylyn3]

What may we do for fast twitch muscles?Can you make a video?

[BlackDice572]

@jaylyn3 - I can't really see much need to train fast twitch fibres in the forearms, except for maybe to use Wing Chung's close range power techniques (the one inch punch). If you want to exercise fast twitch fibres, you just do the exercise quickly with power. Just do each motion in the exercises above quickly, or "explosively". Its known as plyometrics, and it really is that simple. Fast, quick movements exercise fast twitch fibres.

[jaylyn3]

@BlackDice572 Oh no! I didnt mean in the forearms but for striking and puching and kicking.Also I train in Hung Gar with Choy Li Fut, Does the horse stance develop more slow twitch muscle than fast twitch in your legs

[BlackDice572]

@jaylyn3 Sorry for the late reply. I dont get much time to check Youtube these days. Horse stance developes slow twitch fibres. It also devolopes your muscles specifically for isometric movements (holding positions), but not so much for concentric movement (like a kick). If you want to train fast twitch muscles for kicking, the best way it to get a punch back and kick it... Alternatively you can do plymetic squats, which just means jumping as high as you can from a squat possition "explosively".

[jaylyn3]

@BlackDice572 Thank you but since my school makes us do the horse stance,etc. I do it all the time and I want to know if it may be alot of work because slow one day, fast the other? want to do is like make fast twitch more dominant though so I dont lose speed.

[TVDITB]

funnyguy1012- Um, Australian Accents Are Very Strong Accents, Genius :p

Im Pretty Sure He's From New Zealand Or Australia :p

[TVDITB]

funnyguy1012- Um, Australian Accents Are Very Strong Accents, Genius :p



[jaskamakkara]

is it normal that the'' squeezy bars'' thing feels much harder with my left hand?

[EErriic1]

@BlackDice572 So what if the weight reaches the top faster with a thick handle, all you have to do is more reps

[yourtofiz]

I bet someone done your broom handle exercise and got blisters

[TVDITB]

great video! :]

R u australian? :]

[funnyguy1012]

@TVDITB i believe he is brittish? is accent is a bit too strong to be australian :p

[iijancinxx]

do u do mma?

[chickenmanstan]

How would skipping rope be beneficial to grip training? I don't understand.

[Vegerunks123]

@chickenmanstan its probably because your gripping it tightly in order to not lose grip when twisting your wrist -shrugs- idk I'd see it as better at training your wrists

[BlackDice572]

@chickenmanstan - Like I said in the video, most of the muscles that move the wrist also move the fingers and hand and vice versa. The skipping rope Im using in the video is weighted. Your forearms get tired far quicker than your heart and lungs do. Its the circular movement with the wrist that improved the strength and endurance of the wrist flexors and extensors and therefore the finger flexors and extensors.

[chickenmanstan]

@BlackDice572 Cool! Thanks for the helpful videos. You are the man!

[dropkickurteeth44]

my god...it's forrest griffin!!!! :0

[thewarchild123]

its called a wrist curler :)

[SKULLRAGE]

wow pretty useful exercise,which i only thought the grip strength exerciser and exercising the wrist extensors i normally do but now i can do more to strengthen it more. THNX  for the vid.

[1er1na]

when you're exercising the flexors and extensors with the dumbell curls I think its better to set your forearm on your knee so you can better isolate the muscles being worked.

[BlackDice572]

@1er1na - Im not big on isolating muscle groups. I much prefer to use combined or compound movements. Its more efficient to exercise in combined movements, but also muscles dont work in isolation in the real world.

If you were exercising specifically for muscle size however, you might in some cases want to work muscle groups in isolation. If that were the case, then you would apsolutely right.

[KayNyne13]

My wrist roller's handle is much larger. Is there any advantages/disadvantages for using a small handle, or a bigger handle?

[BlackDice572]

Well, technically, using a "thicker" handle should make the exercise more difficult.

[elchewo1]

@BlackDice572 i disagree. a larger handle would mean it would take less rotations for the weight to reach the top when winding up and vice versa.

[BlackDice572]

@elchewo1 - I hadn't thought of that. A thicker handle would require a greater deal of extension through the fingers, and muscles are weakest at their longest. The extra length through the flexors would mean they are being stressed more, hence the greater difficulty. If you called one rep, one turn of the handle, then you could do the same number of reps, with either handle size.

[Sarah13Barah]

You're hot

[mambaized]

thanks for the advice :D

[mambaized]

For the first exercise, would i receive the same effect by squeezing a tennis ball? If i was training for strength and I used the broom exercise, how many reps should i be doing?

[BlackDice572]

Because the tennis ball doesn't move as much as the grip exerciser might, you will be getting stronger, but likely in isometric movements specifically.

If you want pure unadulterated strength from the broom handle exercise you should be using about 6 reps with as heavy a weight as you can manage. In which case you might not want to do it with the handle out at arm's length.

[iloveweed5329]

how much weight would you recommend for the broom handle thing im just starting and i have no clue what size dumbbell to go buy

[BlackDice572]

@iloveweed5329 - Im afraid that depends entirely on how much you can comfortably lift now, and what you want to achieve.

If you want pure strength, then you want a weight so heavy that you can only do about 6 turns with each wrist.

If you want muscle endurance, ie strength that does not fatigue for a long time, then you want a much lighter weight. Something you can do about 25 or more turns with each wrist.

If you want a combination of both, then you'l need to do both.

[iloveweed5329]

well my personal trainer told me about this broom handle thing cuz i told him that i wanted ripped forearmss like rly veiny you knwo what i mean? and yeah a little muscle wouldnt hurt cuz i am goin to gym to gain as much muscle as i possibly can without steroids.

[BlackDice572]

@iloveweed5329 - For muscle size (called hypertrophy), you want about 12 reps (a rep being one turn of the wrist with the broom handle) of as much as you can lift. The last two want to be really difficult. Do maybe four sets of that through your work out.

Good luck with your training.

[kinetsudragon]

Forget Gold Gym's grip strength stuff and go for Captain's Of Crush.. 5 Men in the world can close their hardest gripper.

[frolickteen]

tell me how to increase the forearm WIDTH AND SIZE PLEASE !!!

[BlackDice572]

This video is martial arts training specific, so it wont give you huge forearms.

If you want huge forearms, use the grip strength exerciser, and look up dead lifts and the farmers walk exercises. Lift as heavy a weight in the dead lifts/grip exerciser as you can for ten reps.

The size of your forearms doesn't accurately repressent how strong your forearms are. Strength and muscle hypertrophy (size) are not trained the same way.

[jacobmandley]

what would your comment be on rep ranges ?

[BlackDice572]

That depends on what you need the strength for. If you want, for example, grip strength for holding onto gi's during matwork then you want high reps for muscle and grip strength enducrance.

If however, you want the strength for digging into people's muscles like a strike, like you might in tiger styles of kung fu, you would be wanting low reps for maximum power.

For maximum power, 4-6 reps as high as you can handle. For endurance, as many reps as you can pump out.

[callofdodo]

I've heard that pull ups help your forearm muscles and grip strength, is that true? And does skipping ropes really help?

[BlackDice572]

Pull ups do help, they are good exercise for your forearms. The skipping does help, but not in the same way as the others. Its more of a muscle conditioner. Skipping is really very good for your wrists.

[Edawg4cmpunk]

Wats that thing ur squeezing with ur hand called?

[BlackDice572]

That is simply called a grip exerciser.

[JaLomangino]

i love your makeshift equipment..

[IronWolverine1973]

nice training demostration.i have a few video,that are interesting to watch.

[Apjooz]

One good, or I would say awesome, exercise for the wrist and the grip is the kettlebell bottoms up press. I'm totally addicted to it, it isn't boring like I think all the rest grip and wrist exercises are. And it feels great.

[kbi35]

Isometric strength does play a role in deadlifting. One arm deadlifts would be a functional movement for this activity and more sensible then doing wrist curls... Do exercises and movements that will benefit the deadlift and other two core strength training exercises. I'm a former PL and CPT myself. Can't speak to the op's cred

[kbi35]

Exercises to use for hand/Wrist/Forearm. Grippers or vice grippers. Hand dead lifts.. Ben Wa balls. Rubber bands for training your extensor muscles. Opening of the hand. Tennis ball 'digs' with your throw. Tennis ball press downs with your thumb strait. Hammer curls. reverse curls. wrist curls. Wrist lower. weight pinching with your middle and index finger. A martial artist should have a dangerous and vice grip.

[3876samf]

Its best to use BOTH isolation and compound but if you had to choose just one it would be compound because its more sport specific (powerlifting/iosmetric/eccent­ric grip) and the amount of weight used is greater meaning it puts the muscle under greater tension during the eccentric/isometric part of griping the barbbel! Also supporting muscles have to be used to balance the heavy weight again more sport specific.

So a deadlifter would be better off with 1 arm deadlifts than wrist curls etc

[kbi35]

Yes.. You want to use 'assist' muscles to compliment your power lifting/compound exercises.. Muscle balance and to improve your 3 lifts.. Many focus on Tri's for a bigger bench when wearing a shirt. Dead lifting does improve hand/fore arm strength, but is still not enough for bigger loads.. As your grip will fail before your back muscles/Quads/hams, ala, pull ups and deadlifts. I'm sure many men with king kong fore arms have a great grip.. But I seen many guys with average build crush a COC 3

[BlackDice572]

I would say my personal favorite exercises for grip (that are not included in the video), are the Farmers Walk, and Rope Climbing (without using the feet of course).

In my videos I tend to avoid talking about exercises that the equipment/space is difficult to get hold of and I tend to avoid talking about compoud movements strictly because I wouldn't want to presume on my audience's core stability.

Telling someone with no core to do Farmers Walk is an almost garunteed disc prolapse.

[HellRzer]

the things with the broom stick is called wrist rollers Bruce Lee used to do them

[PunkMartyr]

I'm doing these right now with my own set great video 5 stars subscribing

[deadmau5ARGURU]

Hi. I hurt my hand practicing handstands actually 1 arm handstands. what should i do i think i strained my left wrist. What exercises should i do?

[BlackDice572]

Like I've said to others before, I can't judge what is best for your wrists without seeing it personally. If your wrists are really giving you trouble, you should go to see a manual therapist or your physician.

Any strengthening exercises using a joint prevent injury to that area in future, but if your exercising an unhealed, unstable joint you could make it worse.

I'd advise waiting until your wrist is feeling better and then starting the exercises. The exercises on the video would do.

[xXGxOxDXx]

This probably isn't in your area of expertise... but do you think these exercises would help in badminton. Most of the game is snapping your wrist, usually as hard as possible.

[BlackDice572]

Yes, I'm sure it would help. Of course, there is no better exercise for babminton than playing babminton, but as an extra these types of exercises would surely help.

[IslamToChrist]

I bought a dvd on Shaolin Chi-Na, the string on a stick method was used & is also used in physical therapy. Good Stuff!

[LamBOFl3odoM]

oh well i slipped and fell onto it. like bending it back. would this help that? hah

[BlackDice572]

I can't honestly say with looking at your wrist personally and getting a diagnosis, however, in all likely'hood these exercises would probably help.

I must recommend however, that before you start any kind of exercise regime to help an injury that you consult a qualified physition or manual therapist.

If you do decide to do these exercises, dont over do it. Take it really slowly, because hurting yourself doing the exercise would be counter-productive.

[fear241318]

yea i have a couple of questions, on ur point of view wat would u do tp improve punching power, stablity, and durances.. wat would u perffer.. like wat exercise you would use..

[BlackDice572]

Well, to improve punching power the core of your training should really be impact based, such as heavy bag or focus mit work. There are other more sublte aspects of power to train but it wouldnt it in this comment.

You'l also want to do some kind of weight training. Just under as much weight as you can handle for 6-8 reps, done quickly or "plyometrically".

At some point, I'll be making videos on weight training and exercise for a website I am making and they will be put up here.

[Samanuell]

This is definatly a great way to strengthen the forearms however ive been doing this since i was 7, what ide like to know is how to strengthen the actual wrist itself because 2 weeks ago i broke mine punching another person on the football feild and i just really want that to never happen again

[BlackDice572]

You mean, how to strengthen the bones in your wrist? When your wrist has healed, and when you/your doctor are confidenant your wrist can take it, pushups and bench presses help build bone density in the wrist as well as any other weight bearing exercise.

You might also want to try heavy bag work and other forms of condition, perhaps gentle iron palm. I have a video on conditioning methods if you have any questions about that.

Its important you eat alot of protien if dont arn't already.

[IslamToChrist]

Push ups in the wrist are very helpful.

[LamBOFl3odoM]

hey i hurt my wrist a while agoa nd it still hurts while this help it?

[BlackDice572]

That depends on exactly how you hurt your wrist. Some conditions respond very well to strengthening exercises. Others conditions, however, may only be made worst.

[deanpool]

(out of a 100%) How much in percentage would these excercices help toward obtaining a powerfull or killer (inch) short range punch?

Thank u

[BlackDice572]

Well that depends on which "one inch punch" method you use. If your using Lee's method, then these exercises will be hugely beneficial. However, short range power is a skill, and doing these exercises wont just "make" you good at it. The vast majority of power in short range just comes from practice, and learning to use your body weight efficiently.

[burtt687]

in my training i always found the the power of the inch punch (in the floating punch method at least) did not come from the hand or forearms at all but frm the legs and hips, its all about correct body machanics, and the way u amplify the pressure of the punch is most effective by applying ippon ken

[deanpool]

CHEERS

but could u elaboeate for me on the karate terminology, also which methods do u use, whight transfer= body wight being thrown upwards or droped into the target, Body Structure/Kinetic Linking= ?

(Do u have any usefull links on the subject?)

[RetroRockerRyan]

Great vid! I have only one question: What font did you use when making this?

[BlackDice572]

The font in the title is differant to the font used in the captions when the exercises are being done. The captions were done with the default font, and I believe the title was done with Garamond, but I am not certain.

[chooosaa]

Its really kind of stupid question but wht would happen if ur wrists r strong?Plz explain

[BlackDice572]

Well, it would make your wrists less prone to injury, make holding your wrists in certain possitions easier (ie when holding someone in a lock), and any other movements done with the wrist. I am sure there are plenty of movements in most arts that would benefit.

[Utilizzarre]

I thought this was great. I was looking for something to strengthen my wrists (for boxing) and the tip with the broom handle will work great, thanks alot ;D.

[3876samf]

If you tell me what martial art you had im mind when designing this I will tell you what exersises I would choose why and how its more effective than what you have chosen and then you can pick holes in my program!

You speak as if you are the authority on the subject whats your background what are you trying to achieve with the video?

Its not poncing around but there are too many isolation movements not enough specific functional compound movements!

[BlackDice572]

I've sent my replies to all your questions etc, to your inbox. There just isn't enough room here.

[3876samf]

By "functional" I presume you mean the specific prime movers for a particular martial art ? Is this specific to a particular martial art or martial arts in general?

Athletes always emphasise training specific movements rather than individual muscles for functionality!

[3876samf]

Andy hug k1 GP winner was known for his deadly axe kicks he was a martial artist and a fighter He routinely used the deadlift and used huge amounts of weight! And you tell me that a martial artist should avoid lifting weights! Idiot! I can name countless other martial artist like bruce lee for example!

[BlackDice572]

I never said anything about martial artists not lifting wieghts, that would be stupid. I just said that powerlifting has a higher injury rate than most combat sport. When I said "avoid it like the plague" I was probably being a little harsh. But that is because I was offended at your calling my video "ponsing around".

Deadlifts have forearm involvement, yes, fine. I dont know anything about farmers walk, and honestly I dont care. Not everyone can afford benching equipment, etc.

[BlackDice572]

Im not going to write an essay on why alot of what you have been saying is misleading, especially when it comes to being "Functional" to martial arts. If you honestly want to hear what I have to say, as apposed to wanting to start another arguement, then send me a message privately to my Youtube inbox and I will elaborate.

If you just want an arguement, then dont bother.

[3876samf]

The amount of wieght used in a heavy 3 rep dead lift and the weak link of grip strengths really hits your forearms (your grip muscles are in your forearms) But you wouldnt know that since you havnt tried! Pleas explain why power lifters all have massive forearms!?

[kbi35]

Cause most power lifters train their entire body, and work on isolation type exercises. Preach curl/hammer curl. Big fore arms are not allows a indication of hand strength. I seen average looking guys rip the yellow pages in two. and this guys forearm looked of average size.. He just trained with hand grippers and other hand exercises.. Deadlifters weakest link is their grip. Your hands will fatigue much quicker then your quad/ham.

[3876samf]

"Big fore arms are not allows a indication of hand strength."

It depends on the type of muscular hypertrophy, exercises used, and many other factors but generally speaking a biger muscle has the potential to be a stronger muscle! Hence why all powerlifters worlds strongest men etc have such large forearms!

Oh and the guy with the worlds strongest grip has absolutely massive forearms!

[CulturePeaceForever]

Thank you for explaining the complexities of the hand & arms re.strengthening.How long do you suggest jumpropeing for people over 40?Rope pulling up a hand-weigh?!That's unique indeed!.Got to rest a few days,now my arm muscles hurt!

[CulturePeaceForever]

The video is very helpful for training,even though it ended up in my related videos reply box by Youtube's mistake.Thanks for posting it!!

[BoyYeaaah]

maybe i would have watched your whole video if you talked not so fucking slow! jesus christ kid sum it up!!!!!!!!! 5 minutes could have been said in 2 at most! goddamn it! good vid from what i saw though..

[3876samf]

If you want real forearms dead lift look at powerlifters! Poncing around like this video will help but if you want real gains you need heavy functional movements!

Also famers walk is effective look at worlds strongest man competiters they dont fcuk around with wrist curls I guarantee it! Nor should a serious martial artist!

[BlackDice572]

Benchpresses, Deadlifts and Squats are not "Functional Movements", furthermore, all the above exercises as described in powerlifting, have little involvment of the forearm muscles.

If you are a serious martial artist, then you will avoid "Powerlifting" like the plague. The chance of injuring yourself in powerlifting is a great deal higher than the vast majority of combat sports. And the chance of permanently "crippling" injuries even higher.

[3876samf]

The Farmers walk is more benificial than any exersise you have demonstrated above hence why worlds strongest men use it and not reverse wrist extension GET REAL!!!

I MEAN CMON REVERSE WRIST EXTENSIONS DO BARELY ANYTHING!

YOU ARE CLEARLY SOMEONE WHO HAS READ A PHYSIOLOGY BOOK AND THINKS HE KNOWS BETTER THAN EVERYBODY ELSE!

You dont!

[wasdcontrols]

Cos surely if your giving advice to people on developing and refining their forearm muscles your forearm muscles should themselves be fairly refined and defined at least.

[BlackDice572]

I wouldn't say so. A detailed knowledge of anatomy and exercise physiology is more than enough. You will find that even the biggest of body builders learnt what they know from a smaller, more knowledgable person.

Besides, I'd hardly call my forearms puny.

[wasdcontrols]

so why do your forearm muscles look so puny

[BlackDice572]

Why is the size of my forearms relevant?

[peplreallysuck]

I am a guitarist and for the past few months my hands/fingers/wrists have been feeling weaker, and my fingers sometimes seem to have a slight tremor now. I was hoping perhaps strengthening my hands, wrists, and forearms [along with working with Greg Irwin's Finger Fitness videos and continuing to play guitar constantly] could help me. I'm a pretty skinny dude with little muscle mass on my arms. Do you think these exercises could help with gaining better control over my hands for playing guitar?

[BlackDice572]

It certainly could. Infact, I play the guitar myself and find the extra strength extremely useful.

[AbstractAddiction]

I developed strong wrists and forearms as a plasterer and a painter. Perhaps exercises involving those movements would be beneficial as well.

[AfraidToShootOthers]

I'm training for boxing and my right wrist hurts when I hit the right hook. I myself have come to the conclusion that I hace weak wrists. Could the weight part help me strengthen my wrist?

[BlackDice572]

It certainly could. Although, what I would recommend for your wrist, is to only train when its feeling okay, and to not overdo it. Every time you injure it, you making it easier to injure in future.

It's a downward spiral that's easy to get into. A good fighter strives not only to be better technically, than his opponent, but also to keep himself fitter, healthier and in a better state.

[dcvien]

I know of push ups on knuckles help a bit. I've seen a video where some kung fu and karate guys punching like a wooden man thing repeatedly over and over daily.

they stated that this causes damage to the skin on the knuckles, knuckles itself, bones and wrist but when it heals up and grows back it becomes stronger and thicker.

I need some advice.

[BlackDice572]

Well, this process of strengthening your knuckles/fists/hands etc, is known as conditioning. I have a video that talks specifically about conditioning. So just take a look at that.

If your hand still hurts, your probably best seeing your doctor before starting the conditioning process, just to check you haven't damaged anything.

[dcvien]

Thanks for the reply mate, will do.

It used to hurt but lately its been ok.

[dcvien]

this is fucking awesome, exactly what I needed.

just wondering could you recommend me a few things to do to strengthen my fist and knuckles. I do a little bit of boxing here and there.

I got into a brawl and punched some guy on the jaw, he was bigger than me but didn't see it coming so he was dazed. if I was stronger I probably would of KO'd him, LOL. Ever since then my hand hurts a little.

[shmocko22]

what about spinning with dumbells? do you know what i mean?

[BlackDice572]

I do not. Please, elaborate.

[BlackDice572]

Ah. I'm going to presume you mean "twisting" dumbells. Those will exercise your forearms, but wont do anything for wrist and grip strength. Mostly, they just make your arms stronger in the twisting motion that comes from your elbows (called supination and pronation of the elbow).

[EliteToonZ]

Thanks

[heartlessjerk]

the 'broom handle' thing is actually called a wrist roller.

[JM2X4]

you gotta watch out for your wrists

i got an infection because of to intesive wristtraining for like 4 times

[BlackDice572]

Are you sure? Exercise, no matter how intense, wont cause infection. Unless of course you are exercising with open wounds and dirty equipment.

You could get an RSI such as tendonitis/tenosynovitis, arthritis or carpel tunnel, but you would have to be predisposed to it by a poor lifestyle (Or possibly old age.)

[stevie9840]

i practice aikido and jujitsu.

when you say poor life-style are you referring to issues like too much wine?

[BlackDice572]

What I mean by poor lifestyle would really be, eating junk, drinking too much alcohol, smoking, not exercising and having a poor posture.

If your worried about alcohol, then some research says that the optimum amount to drink it 3-4 units a week, spaced out throughout the week. For example, half a glass of wine every other day is better than not drinking at all. (At least in the prevention of heart disease.) Any more, and it begins to become unhealthy.

[djcrix123]

nice vid

thats it what i need

[DEMZLY]

This was great

[nerochaos99]

Great vid man. It was such a coincidence because I got up a little while ago thinking, "man I need to figure out some grip exercises."