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05-23-17 | 06:09 PM

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FBOATSB

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From: Central Indiana

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Originally Posted by philbob57

I've been fighting hand pain ever since I got back on my bike in 2013. The problem (aside from arthritis in my left thumb) is that I rest too much weight on the 'bars.

I can keep weight off my hands when coasting and when pedaling all out. I just can't figure out how to engage the muscles that hold me up while coasting, etc., when I pedal normally.

Am I missing something technique-wise? If so, what is it?

Thanks in advance. BTW, I'm way overweight, and I'm 72.

Do a Google search for "core strengthening exercises". That should do the trick

Edit: They say rowing type exercise is good for the core, if not actually using an actual rowing machine, or rowing a boat.

Last edited by FBOATSB; 05-23-17 at 06:17 PM.

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