Torque Bar
Setup, Tips & Tricks
Hi, everybody!
This page contains a bunch of useful tips and tricks to get the most out of your Torque Bar, so bookmark this page as a reference! I’ll update it from time to time as I discover new hacks.
Warning!
Please do not leave your device sitting in an excessively hot environment for an extended period, e.g. the dashboard of your car on a hot day or outside in direct sunlight for hours — it could soften and warp. This is one of the trade-offs of using a compostable polymer; it's extremely strong, but it’s not a imperious “forever plastic.”
What you get in the box…
Torque Bar
Carabiner
Rope spreader
Getting starting…
Attach the carabiner to the rope spreader
Attach the middle carabiner to your weight/resistance of choice (e.g., a loading pin).
Now you’re ready to go!
Some YouTube videos to be aware of…
If you’re currently injured:
If you’re NOT injured: Wrist Bulletproofing video
Useful things to know…
For a bunch of the information below, I’ll include links (underlined and bolded) to quick video clips and/or photos so you have a visual reference. You can also find them all in this Google Drive folder in case the links don’t work properly.
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One of the huge benefits of the Torque products is that they allow you to use virtually any form of resistance.
A loading pin is typically my favorite because it's easy to adjust in small increments (2.5 lb, 1 lb, or even 0.5 lb plates are often available). This is particularly nice for wrist exercises since most people will be working with relatively little weight.
Of course, you could also use dumbbells, kettlebells, a cable machine, or heck even a gallon of water!
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For flexion and extension, perform the exercises *supported* (rest your forearm on something like a bench, a padded rack attachment, or an adjustable bench so you can get the height to a comfortable spot).
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This is a common issue with wrist extension exercises in general if you have small hands or you're doing lots of weight/reps; the thumb-over grip is ideal (as explained here) but can make it hard to hold onto the device/weight over multiple reps. Luckily there's an easy fix...
Use a lifting strap to secure your grip during extension. Place the strap over the middle of your hand (so it doesn't block your wrist range of motion), loop the strap over your fingers, around the handle, and back under your palm/fingers. Pull it as tight as you can and it will take a lot of the weight off your fingers, allowing you to perform the exercise more effectively!
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It can take a little practice to get the coordination down! With a little time you'll get the feel for it. If you're still having issues, try one or more of the following...
Change where you place your forearm on the support (further from or closer to your wrist).
Pause briefly at the bottom of the motion.
Slow down the movement a little bit.
Try the exercise unsupported. I've found that my body automatically compensates to mitigate the swinging.
Additional helpful resources:
These are not free, but they are cheap and effective...
If you're not familiar with our paid programs, learn more here: https://www.hoopersbeta.com/recoveryblueprint
In conclusion...
We're really excited about this new chapter of Hooper's Beta products, so thanks for joining us! Of course, since this is a new venture, we're still working some things out, so please bear with us if you encounter an issue. Email me directly at products@hoopersbeta.com if you need technical assistance :) Thanks for your understanding and psych!!