knuckle pushups to strengthen hands?

[wordisbond]

The coach recommended doing knuckle pushups to strengthen your hands and I wanted to know if there is any truth to it. Any input?

[Johnboy2007]

iv started doing them regularly i do 4x40 normal push ups then at the end of a workout just do 4x10 knuckle ones. Deffo can feel the difference in my forearms. You have to just try these things mate an experiment and see what works for you :good

[turpinr]

i could see them strengthening your wrists.don't know about it doing anything for your hands though

[Brighton bomber]

It will definately strengthen your wrists. It's possible it may strengthen your hands as well as most forms of exercise involving certain parts of the anatomy result it increased bone density in that area. For example longe distance runners have an increased bone density in their lower body.

[turpinr]

It will definately strengthen your wrists. It's possible it may strengthen your hands as well as most forms of exercise involving certain parts of the anatomy result it increased bone density in that area. For example longe distance runners have an increased bone density in their lower body.:goodi know what you mean but i used to run a lot and now have a hip replacement and will need another.when i get that i will run again.simples

[POCKET SHOT]

knuckle pushups are great for wrist stability, been doin em for years.. still have had hand problems, but ive staring doin fingertip pushups and noticed great results in strengthening my hands/fingers

[thejokerswild]

They can also injure your wrists/knuckles so do them sensibly. Try using a soft matt or folded towel under your knuckles.

In our group session we'll just drop and do them with out mitts on.

[scrap]

Doing them restricts the Tendons in the elbow, not a good idea

[sycg]

Doing them restricts the Tendons in the elbow, not a good idea
What if you properly stretch your arms?

[POCKET SHOT]

Doing them restricts the Tendons in the elbow, not a good idea
how so???
i personally havent noticed any ill effects, but im interested to know

[scrap]

Pressups open Handed work and stretch the tendons of the muscles and Tendons that work the Fingers and thumb. Making a Fist stops this, and causes an inbalance in the mechanics of the elbow.

[POCKET SHOT]

Pressups open Handed work and stretch the tendons of the muscles and Tendons that work the Fingers and thumb. Making a Fist stops this, and causes an inbalance in the mechanics of the elbow.
after reading that, i think i know what may have been causing slight tightness haha

[wordisbond]

So the jury is still out? I think I'm just gonna stick with grip strenthening exercises for now unless somebody can definitely tell me knuckle pushups benefit the hand.

[POCKET SHOT]

So the jury is still out? I think I'm just gonna stick with grip strenthening exercises for now unless somebody can definitely tell me knuckle pushups benefit the hand.
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this is great for grip

[Johnboy2007]

Pressups open Handed work and stretch the tendons of the muscles and Tendons that work the Fingers and thumb. Making a Fist stops this, and causes an inbalance in the mechanics of the elbow.


hmm thats interesting might have to research this and rethink ! cheers scrap

[scrap]

Theres a good one with 3x2 wood and a woodyband :good

[Son of Gaul]

The coach recommended doing knuckle pushups to strengthen your hands and I wanted to know if there is any truth to it. Any input?

I don't see those strengthening your hands...wrists, forearms definitely.

[POCKET SHOT]

i think his coach might have meant to strengthen his hands as in his knuckles???

[brown bomber]

I think your coach may be speaking shit.

[dangerousity]

I only ever do knuckle pushups, find them easier..

[KillSomething]

I like them because normal pushups put undue strain on my wrists. They won't hurt you, that's for sure. So do em!

[POCKET SHOT]

I like them because normal pushups put undue strain on my wrists. They won't hurt you, that's for sure. So do em!
they will hurt at first, but under the stress , over time bones will grow stronger due to calcification to meet the demands of the stress placed upon the body, in saying that, same applys for hitting the bag


face pushups are great for preparing the body to take shots hahaha

[doylexxx]

he wants you to do them to lessen strain on the wrist when the hand is open

[thejokerswild]

I have known this to be an age old karate technique. I know my technique changes when I do it, it is not a whole like a regular push up.

Scrap has an interesting point but i feel strong benefit doing them so I'll have to keep it in mind.

[scrap]

There are simple clues Here,1Hands were not made to Punch.2 they were adopted to carry and Hold and Push. Which made them adapt to how they are, the thumb being a big player in creating our IQ. 3 dont try and change something overnight, that took millions of years to create :lol:.

[thejokerswild]

If theyre good enough for Fedor and Bruce Lee, theyre good enough for me.