Planks are a workout staple, as are push-ups and dips. But since they require you to balance your weight on your hands, they can be tough on your wrists. Here are a few tips to help you prevent wrist pain in workouts because if you’re not practicing good form, your wrists are the first to suffer.
Correct Positioning While Doing Planks
Here are some great articles to help you find the right alignment.
This is Why Your Wrist Hurts by Dr. Megan Brown, PT
PopSugar’s Guide to Plank Corrections
Correct Positioning While Doing Pushups
The Correct Way To Do A Pushup
Wrist Strengthening Exercises
Try some of these exercises to help prepare you for your workouts:
Healthline’s 11 Ways to Strengthen Your Wrists
How to Strengthen Your Wrists from VeryWellHealth
Use a Wrist Brace
The Bullseye Wrist Band helps relieve pain by providing general compressive support to the wrist and keeping the wrist joint properly aligned, without applying direct pressure to the ulnar head (AKA wrist bone). Keep wrist pain at bay during workouts with Bullseye!
