Those of you who have been training at the Mind-Body Fitness Studio know the clear benefits of resistance training using dumbbells. You are probably all quite weary of my going on about how wonderful these hand -held beauties are. Proper form is paramount in all resistance training but perhaps even more so when it comes to using dumbbells.
Dumbbells are perfect as they provide us with a way to increase strength while allowing us to utilize our own unique arc and trajectory in performing the motion. In addition, dumbbells provide opportunity to work exercises from a myriad of angles and planes. However, injuries can occur if dumbbells are not treated with the same care when it comes to form as other methods of resistance training.
The single most common injury while using dumbbells are wrist and hand injuries resulting from one bending their wrists during the lifting sequence. Wrists MUST be straight and locked during the execution of the lift. The wrist is not meant to bend while holding onto weight. Carpal tunnel injuries can also occur when training with poor form while using dumbbells.
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