thumb hurts is this normal

[rackster]

i've done 3 clubbell workouts and my right thumb has been sore, but not as to stop me from doing anything it just feels stiff. is this normal when starting the clubbells.

[Coach Gostnell]

...sore, but not as to stop me from doing anything it just feels stiff
I have some stiffness issues w/ hands & wrists in general that I notice at night & in the morning, which may be a little more noticeable after a cb workout.

Sometimes, when joints stiffen up during inactivity but loosen up with movement can be an indicator of arthritis.

So does your thumb "loosen up" as the day goes on? Has it ever been injured, which would make it more susceptible to arthritis?

I ain't a doc, but have a sneaking suspicion my hands would be curling up into claws without the Warrior Wellness exercises for the digits & wrists

[Cody Fielding]

Just my 2 cents..

Be sure you're gripping the clubbells with your hand wrapped around the neck and not with the thumb down the neck - this was my tendancy at frst as it seemed a way of having more control...but, this can/will however lead to strained thumbs.

If you're not doing the warrior wellness program, consider doing it - as it will get all those joints (hands, fingers and otherwise) mobile.

cheers,
Cody

[rackster]

thanks for the help..i have broken both thumbs twice but actually today they seem better. i did warrior wellness this morning followed by a clubbell workout and it feels a little better. i think its the thumb just not used to holding the clubbelss today it was sore a tfirst but then it went away..see how i feel tomorrow morning. thanks for all the input.

rich rack

[amerasianjoe]

When I first started training with Clubbells my wrist and forearms were very sore. My advice would be to make sure in the beginning to get adequate rest(days in between) for awhile until the soreness is not an issue. :)

[Dan Chomycia]

All great suggestions!