Comments on: Taping the Forearms for Stone Lifting http://www.dieselcrew.com/taping-the-forearms-for-stone-lifting Strength and Conditioning for Elite Athletic Performance - Free Articles, Videos for Coaches, Fitness Professionals, Personal Trainers, Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists for All Sports Wed, 23 May 2012 05:12:43 +0000 hourly 1 By: Dick Buttkiss http://www.dieselcrew.com/taping-the-forearms-for-stone-lifting/comment-page-1#comment-6630 Dick Buttkiss Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:00:07 +0000 http://www.dieselcrew.com/?p=2121#comment-6630 I'm new to strongman and to the atlas stones but I've quickly learned that what is said in this article is true. I'm no pussy, but when my skin is being ripped off it tends to make me lose my focus. Plus, getting tacky off of ripped up forearms is painful and takes forever. Rubbing mineral spirits into open wounds can't be good for your health either. I'm going to go w/ sports tape and tacky. I've heard sleeves don't work out that well. I’m new to strongman and to the atlas stones but I’ve quickly learned that what is said in this article is true. I’m no pussy, but when my skin is being ripped off it tends to make me lose my focus. Plus, getting tacky off of ripped up forearms is painful and takes forever. Rubbing mineral spirits into open wounds can’t be good for your health either. I’m going to go w/ sports tape and tacky. I’ve heard sleeves don’t work out that well.

]]> By: Jim Smith http://www.dieselcrew.com/taping-the-forearms-for-stone-lifting/comment-page-1#comment-3192 Jim Smith Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:32:42 +0000 http://www.dieselcrew.com/?p=2121#comment-3192 Jedd here again. I have never worn forearm sleeves / guards, but when I did see them they used they ended up tossed into a garbage can by the guy who had them. They kept rolling up on him and they were ruined due to all the tacky and rotten sludge on them from the dirt on the stones. In my opinion, sports tape is best. You have to wrap it right though. Too many dudes put it on too tight. Our DVD covers that as well. -Jedd- Jedd here again.
I have never worn forearm sleeves / guards, but when I did see them they used they ended up tossed into a garbage can by the guy who had them. They kept rolling up on him and they were ruined due to all the tacky and rotten sludge on them from the dirt on the stones.

In my opinion, sports tape is best. You have to wrap it right though. Too many dudes put it on too tight. Our DVD covers that as well.
-Jedd-

]]> By: Kevin C http://www.dieselcrew.com/taping-the-forearms-for-stone-lifting/comment-page-1#comment-3191 Kevin C Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:13:49 +0000 http://www.dieselcrew.com/?p=2121#comment-3191 I tape my forearms, mostly for the issue of comfort. It's exactly like smitty wrote, you cant concentrate on lifting the stone if your forearms hurt so bad that that is whats at the forefront of your mind. I've had guys tell me I should just toughen up, but my response is usually somewhere along the lines of 'you don't get extra points for being tough' and you can list several pros - gillingham, pfister, who also tape/wear sleeves. A lot of guys forego the tape job not to appear tough, but simply because they're worried about tape slipping, or they simply dont feel comfortable if their arms arent in direct contact with the stone. Taping is definitely getting more widespread. As far as duct tape vs athletic tape, I believe Johnny Wascicko (sp?) wears that, and he's one of the better stone loaders amongst the east coast HW ams, so take that for what it's worth I tape my forearms, mostly for the issue of comfort. It’s exactly like smitty wrote, you cant concentrate on lifting the stone if your forearms hurt so bad that that is whats at the forefront of your mind. I’ve had guys tell me I should just toughen up, but my response is usually somewhere along the lines of ‘you don’t get extra points for being tough’ and you can list several pros – gillingham, pfister, who also tape/wear sleeves. A lot of guys forego the tape job not to appear tough, but simply because they’re worried about tape slipping, or they simply dont feel comfortable if their arms arent in direct contact with the stone. Taping is definitely getting more widespread.

As far as duct tape vs athletic tape, I believe Johnny Wascicko (sp?) wears that, and he’s one of the better stone loaders amongst the east coast HW ams, so take that for what it’s worth

]]> By: Alan http://www.dieselcrew.com/taping-the-forearms-for-stone-lifting/comment-page-1#comment-3189 Alan Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:31:55 +0000 http://www.dieselcrew.com/?p=2121#comment-3189 I've got to agree, wrapping or at least protecting your forearms in some way is a wise move. In my (very short) experience with lifting natural stones, it can take a few attempts to get the balance of the stone worked out. By then your unprotected arms will be raw and it's game over for the day. I'll be giving sports tape a try next time. I have noticed Atlas Stones sleeves for sale. Anyone use these or tried wrapping knee/elbows wraps for the same effect? I’ve got to agree, wrapping or at least protecting your forearms in some way is a wise move. In my (very short) experience with lifting natural stones, it can take a few attempts to get the balance of the stone worked out. By then your unprotected arms will be raw and it’s game over for the day. I’ll be giving sports tape a try next time.

I have noticed Atlas Stones sleeves for sale. Anyone use these or tried wrapping knee/elbows wraps for the same effect?

]]> By: Donnie Kiernan http://www.dieselcrew.com/taping-the-forearms-for-stone-lifting/comment-page-1#comment-3188 Donnie Kiernan Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:08:18 +0000 http://www.dieselcrew.com/?p=2121#comment-3188 Im competing in 3 weeks in Ft Meyers Fl and Ill be using a forearm guard that a friend of mine recommended. I highly suggest people use them if they want to remain competitive! Im competing in 3 weeks in Ft Meyers Fl and Ill be using a forearm guard that a friend of mine recommended. I highly suggest people use them if they want to remain competitive!

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