How to Strengthen Your Wrists
You Can Increase Your Wrist Strength With These 5 Exercises
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The Basic Plank
The basic plank is a great wrist strengthener, provided you do it with impeccable form. Even if you start on your knees, the primary concern is alignment of your shoulders over your wrists with your fingers pointed forward. Do not lock out your elbows, always keep a microbend to protect that joint. Press down through your hands and up through your shoulder blades — this will avoid dumping your body weight into your wrists.
- Lie on your stomach, bring your hands directly under your shoulders, and lift your body off the ground. Your body should be in one straight line with a flat back. Draw your core tight.
- Start with a 30-second plank and add 5-second increments until you can hold a 60-second plank.
- If you begin on your knees, which is a great modification, work your way up to 60 seconds, then try 30 seconds in a full plank and repeat the increment process.
