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Old 04-27-2008, 09:11 AM
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Default best exercise for extending your arms/reach

i was wondering whats a good way to stretch ur arms to get a better standing reach with less effor. i usualy reach as high as a i can for 1 min (hold it) take break and try again
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Old 04-27-2008, 12:20 PM
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Default Re: best exercise for extending your arms/reach

im no expert but i dont think you can increase your standing reach or your wing span by stretching. Of course thats not really a big problem for me. My wingspan is 3'' longer than my height.
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Old 04-27-2008, 02:06 PM
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i would think that stretching would make your arms longer, bit idk. ive never had a problem with short arms, im 5'11'' and my wingspan in 6'6''.
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Old 04-27-2008, 05:44 PM
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Default Re: best exercise for extending your arms/reach

do chin ups or even hold on to a high bar. it helps a lot
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Old 04-27-2008, 08:28 PM
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Default Re: best exercise for extending your arms/reach

just that when i dont stretch my arms for a few days i reach 1-2 inches shorter than my usual reach
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Old 04-27-2008, 10:18 PM
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i would think that stretching would make your arms longer, bit idk. ive never had a problem with short arms, im 5'11'' and my wingspan in 6'6''.
what the fuck . thtas long arms
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Old 04-28-2008, 02:43 AM
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i dont think they are exercises for that?
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