Wrist isthmus syndrome, pt.2 16:00 08/11/2014 We continue the subject of a very common injury, the wrist isthmus syndrome. Not what you were looking for? Search for other text. To read part one, go here: http://en.armpower.net/article/en/wrist-isthmus-syndrome-pt-1-3228.html Today we focus on other causes for writ isthmus 2.Pressure. Happens mostly in exercises where the bar or dumbbell are held diagonally across the palm. This position causes much larger pressure on the wrist canal. The position of central nerve under the lateral ligament that closes the wrist channel, intensifies the symptoms when grip is improper. Which exercises generate this issue: - bar dips – a great way to increase triceps strength, especially with additional weights. Grip is very important here, hand should be resting on the bar either on the thumb thenar or small finger thenar. If we grip between these two raises, we will hit the radial nerve point. With additional weights, we increase the risk of injury