For people who use push-up bars and have wrist issues

Rhae · 01-30-05, 11:54 AM

Do the push up bars really help you to be able to do more push-ups? I am considering getting them because I'm sure I could do more push-ups if my wrists didn't start hurting so that I have to stop. I could do push-ups on my knees forever (well, maybe that's an exaggeration

), but am limited to 10-15 on my toes.

I've tried using the hex dumbbells, but they are just not comfortable. I read that someone thought the push-up bars were much more comfortable, but can't find that post.

firmbogie · 01-30-05, 12:34 PM

I don't have bars, but dumbbells make push-ups much easier on my wrists. Have you tried putting weight gloves on before holding onto your dumbbells? This makes it more comfortable on your hands.

jordan · 01-30-05, 12:36 PM

Hi Rhae,

I've used push up handle bars even longer than I've used home videos, I have ganglion cysts. I think they take the pressure off of my wrists so that I am able to work longer. Recently, I noticed I use them less. I try to use them when the exercise allows to preserve my wrist. For those p/u variations that don't allow their use, I can usually get by due to the decrease in aggrevation. They weren't expensive so I think their worth a try.

jordan

Andrea · 01-30-05, 12:38 PM

I have them and actually prefer the hex dumbells. The big ones are best though, like 15 lbs and up. I don't think I could do them on the dumbells without gloves though!

If your wrists are keeping you from doing more pushups, then I think handlebars will definitely help. I can't do any without them because my wrist hurts too much.

And Jordan is right. They're real cheap.

Andrea

porter · 01-30-05, 12:53 PM

I use push up bars and they've made all the difference in the world for my wrists. My wrists have been thanking me. The dumbbells didn't work for me.

Jacqi A · 01-30-05, 01:19 PM

I use push up bars to do the 5 Tibetans, a daily yoga sequence that includes 2 exercises that are hard on the wrists (one is a bit similar to a pushup). I'm VERY happy with them. When there are 10-20 regular pushups in a video/DVD, I don't usually bother getting the push up bars, but if I was doing more or doing them daily, I would.

gimmat · 01-30-05, 02:05 PM

I bought a set from Target after P90X started bothering my wrists, and can do some of the pushups with them without any twinge. However, they are a bit wobbley doing some of the variations, so I still have to modify. And side plank is the move that bothers me the most, and my core isn't strong enough to be that high up using a bar. But for $8, definitely worth it!

Kyra · 01-30-05, 06:49 PM

I don't really have wrist issues (I have one flaky wrist, but for whatever reason it doesn't bother me much when doing pushups - some yoga moves are another story, though) and I find pushup bars do allow me a greater range of motion and don't get in my way the way dumbbells do. I got mine as a christmas present, but have priced them and they can be had cheap. Definitely worth a shot, IMO!

Pat58 · 01-31-05, 10:23 AM

I saw push up bars for sale on BeachBody but they are $29.99. Has anyone tried these?

LoYoMo99 · 01-31-05, 10:32 AM

I have them and love them. Greater range of motion and no clicking in the wrists. Not that I have wrist issues, but if I am doing them in different variations like in P90 or P90X, I would hear weird sounds coming from my wrists. I got mine from fwonline.com and they are the same shape style that Tony has and they were only $12.50 plus shipping.

http://www.fwonline.com/pushbar.htm

Lorey

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01-30-05, 11:54 AM
Rhae Exchange Moderator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Montana	For people who use push-up bars and have wrist issues Do the push up bars really help you to be able to do more push-ups? I am considering getting them because I'm sure I could do more push-ups if my wrists didn't start hurting so that I have to stop. I could do push-ups on my knees forever (well, maybe that's an exaggeration ), but am limited to 10-15 on my toes. I've tried using the hex dumbbells, but they are just not comfortable. I read that someone thought the push-up bars were much more comfortable, but can't find that post. __________________ Karen

01-30-05, 12:34 PM
firmbogie Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Elmhurst Illinois	I don't have bars, but dumbbells make push-ups much easier on my wrists. Have you tried putting weight gloves on before holding onto your dumbbells? This makes it more comfortable on your hands. __________________ Mary breath...balance...awareness

01-30-05, 12:36 PM
jordan Join Date: Mar 2004	Hi Rhae, I've used push up handle bars even longer than I've used home videos, I have ganglion cysts. I think they take the pressure off of my wrists so that I am able to work longer. Recently, I noticed I use them less. I try to use them when the exercise allows to preserve my wrist. For those p/u variations that don't allow their use, I can usually get by due to the decrease in aggrevation. They weren't expensive so I think their worth a try. jordan

01-30-05, 12:38 PM
Andrea VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southern Nevada	I have them and actually prefer the hex dumbells. The big ones are best though, like 15 lbs and up. I don't think I could do them on the dumbells without gloves though! If your wrists are keeping you from doing more pushups, then I think handlebars will definitely help. I can't do any without them because my wrist hurts too much. And Jordan is right. They're real cheap. Andrea __________________ I love to smile. Smiling's my favorite! Will Ferrel: Elf

01-30-05, 12:53 PM
porter VF Supporter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Maryland	I use push up bars and they've made all the difference in the world for my wrists. My wrists have been thanking me. The dumbbells didn't work for me. __________________ Bernice There is only one success - to be able to spend your life in your own way. - Anonymous

01-30-05, 01:19 PM
Jacqi A VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Haifa, Israel	I use push up bars to do the 5 Tibetans, a daily yoga sequence that includes 2 exercises that are hard on the wrists (one is a bit similar to a pushup). I'm VERY happy with them. When there are 10-20 regular pushups in a video/DVD, I don't usually bother getting the push up bars, but if I was doing more or doing them daily, I would.

01-30-05, 02:05 PM
gimmat VF Supporter Join Date: Apr 2002	I bought a set from Target after P90X started bothering my wrists, and can do some of the pushups with them without any twinge. However, they are a bit wobbley doing some of the variations, so I still have to modify. And side plank is the move that bothers me the most, and my core isn't strong enough to be that high up using a bar. But for $8, definitely worth it!

01-30-05, 06:49 PM
Kyra Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: South Jersey	I don't really have wrist issues (I have one flaky wrist, but for whatever reason it doesn't bother me much when doing pushups - some yoga moves are another story, though) and I find pushup bars do allow me a greater range of motion and don't get in my way the way dumbbells do. I got mine as a christmas present, but have priced them and they can be had cheap. Definitely worth a shot, IMO! __________________ The Grim Reaper catches us all. But when he catches me the son-of-a-bitch is going to be hunched over, wheezing and gasping for breath! Certified Bulletproof Athlete

01-31-05, 10:23 AM
Pat58 VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut	I saw push up bars for sale on BeachBody but they are $29.99. Has anyone tried these?

01-31-05, 10:32 AM
LoYoMo99 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: PA	I have them and love them. Greater range of motion and no clicking in the wrists. Not that I have wrist issues, but if I am doing them in different variations like in P90 or P90X, I would hear weird sounds coming from my wrists. I got mine from fwonline.com and they are the same shape style that Tony has and they were only $12.50 plus shipping. http://www.fwonline.com/pushbar.htm Lorey