Wrist Size?

There's a very effective exercise for this involving a wall, but I'm f.ucked if I can remember the name.. :huh

 

F.uck! I know it involves sitting but the name eludes me, gonna wind me up all day this.

 

Why are big wrists a goal for you?

 

I can understand why you'd want to increase your wrist size. I have massive 8.25'' wrists myself, but I'm sure Team Elite, for example, would not accept a member who has anything less than 8''.

There was a wrist size thread in the general, I think, a while back, that linked to an article by a guy who made a study of wrist size and how it mostly correlates to the size of your frame/skeleton.

Here's a link to the study.

http://www.badlefthook.com/2011/3/1...manny-pacquiaos-body-has-tricked-analysts-and

 

You're correct that it has to do with bone size over which you have very little applicable control as it pretty much is genetic. You're incorrect that it matters all that much and citing one article with the claims of just one 'scientist' (was it even peer-reviewed) doesn't change that.

I question the Pacquiao eight inch measurement. :think

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02880/belt_2880782k.jpg

There is, however, probably some merit to Pacquiao having a larger skeletal chassis than his peers and not being quite as "undersized" as legend purports. (he did start at light flyweight, but his balls had barely dropped yet). The idea that he might not be all that small a welter in skeletal terms (just vertical stature) might have legs.

 

Well I understand your skepticism, of course. It is after all only one report. Hopefully something will come out of Lichtenstein on this in the next few years that will bring more clarity to this subject.

 

What makes you think it matters so little. I'm not so sure. I reckon it's key..

More data on this would be fascinating..

 

Wrist strength, or actual size?

 

I read it that you thought bone density wasn't all that important?

 

Not what I thought or said. Overall bone density does play a role in strength.

I don't think specifically worrying about the size of your wrist - especially with it being something beyond your control - is particularly important.

 

Bigger wrists mean bigger bones and the advantages are the following. A. Bigger bones can take a punch. B. Bigger bone marrow means loads of red blood cells= more stamina. C. The bigger the skeleton the more weight one can put on it.

I've always said that one can produce a world champion with in 6 months of training and science is starting to back me.

 

many young boxers use human growth hormone there are those that swear to its efficacy in making them a bit taller.:hat

 

Trying to increase wrist size to become a stronger puncher, would be a lot like trying to tan your skin, because Floyd Mayweather is black.

I do believe bone density may possibly have something to do with strength and athletic ability, but there's absolutely nothing you can do about it. Luck of the draw my friend.

LOL....it's funny how people interpret things so singularly. If you could somehow legitimately increase the bone thickness of your wrists, I promise you it still won't do a damn thing for you.