What 100 days of Growing Thicker Wrists and Hands did to me

Summary

In this video, the creator shares his 100-day journey of hand, wrist, and forearm transformation through a daily pronation and rising routine. Initially starting with paper-thin hands and minimal muscle, he describes the ups and downs of his training, including swelling, weight fluctuations, joint pain, and even a back injury. Despite setbacks, he gains significant vascularity, muscle thickness, and strength, culminating in a forearm measurement increase of 2.5 cm. He also discusses his commitment to bulking and the impact it had on his overall growth, showcasing transformations in himself and others who followed his routine.

Takeaways

• 😀 The author experienced the fastest gains in hand, wrist, and forearm girth during a 100-day transformation.
• 😀 The first hand workout led to immediate but temporary swelling, which eventually subsided, revealing more consistent gains over time.
• 😀 Consistent training with pronation and rising exercises was the most effective method for hand and wrist growth.
• 😀 Wrist pain early on in the process was likely caused by using too much weight or improper movement control, but it subsided over time with proper technique.
• 😀 A trip abroad caused the author to lose 4 kilograms, but it didn’t affect the gains in hand size significantly.
• 😀 Despite not making weight for a 70 kg arm wrestling tournament, the author gained notable forearm thickness and improved vascularity.
• 😀 The author’s thumb gained significant size and vascularity over the 100 days, though they also developed a hard, cracked area from excessive friction.
• 😀 Bulking was a key turning point for the author's overall mass gain, allowing for faster muscle growth after years of struggling with appetite issues.
• 😀 In addition to pronation and rising exercises, other forearm exercises like wrist flexions and reverse curls contributed to gains in forearm thickness.
• 😀 The wrist grew from 16 cm at the start to an estimated 17 cm by day 100, while the forearms went from 33 cm to 35.5 cm, showing notable physical transformation in just 100 days.

Q & A

What was the initial condition of the author's hands and forearms at the start of the 100-day transformation?

At the start, the author's hands were described as 'paper thin,' with little muscle or vascularity. They lacked the size and definition that would later develop throughout the 100-day transformation.

What was the initial reaction after the first hand workout on day 1?

After the first workout, the author's hands appeared massive, which led them to think they had found an effective technique for growing their hands fast. However, it turned out that the swelling from the workout made the hands temporarily appear larger, and the actual gains weren't as dramatic initially.

What caused the pain in the author's joints during the training process?

The pain in the joints was caused by using too much weight or not properly controlling the movements. The author initially overexerted themselves with heavy weights, which caused strain on the wrists. This was particularly an issue at the beginning of the training.

What change did the author make to their training weight in order to prevent joint pain?

To avoid joint pain, the author reduced the training weight to 6 kilograms and focused on controlling the movements better. This adjustment helped to protect the tendons and prevent further injury while still making progress.

How did the author's arm wrestling tournament experience affect their training?

The author competed in an arm wrestling tournament against a well-experienced opponent, Pipo. Despite their forearm and thumb gains, the author's technique was poor, which led to a loss. This motivated them to continue improving their strength and technique, leading to a decision to start bulking and further focusing on arm training.

What impact did the author's bulking phase have on their body transformation?

The author's decision to bulk significantly increased their overall size. They started gaining weight and muscle mass quickly, leading to more substantial arm and hand gains. This phase helped them build a larger frame and was a key turning point in their transformation.

How did the author's hand and thumb appearance change throughout the 100 days?

The author's thumb grew significantly in size, becoming more vascular and muscular. The increased thickness of the thumb also caused areas of skin to become rough and calloused, eventually leading to cracking and bleeding, which the author addressed with cream.

What specific exercises contributed the most to the author's hand and wrist growth?

The two main exercises that contributed to the author's hand and wrist growth were pronation and rising. These exercises were performed consistently every day and were crucial in building muscle and vascularity in the hands and forearms.

What was the difference in the author's wrist size at the start and at day 100?

At the start, the author's wrist measured 16 cm. By day 100, the wrist had grown to approximately 17 cm. Although the wrist size increased, the most significant changes were seen in the forearms and hands.

What evidence is there to suggest that the author's hand growth was not due to genetics or steroids?

The author provides evidence by showing the transformation of others who followed the same training routine. One of the author's students, Patrick, experienced similar wrist and forearm growth, and other individuals in the author's community also reported impressive results from using the same techniques.