How to Strengthen Your Wrists
You Can Increase Your Wrist Strength With These 5 Exercises
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Reverse Planks
This yoga pose has several names, including Intense East, Upward Plank, and Reverse Plank. Whatever you call it, this move is a great strength builder for your wrists. It fits in well with bodyweight workouts.
- Begin sitting with your legs straight in front of you and place your hands several inches behind your hips, fingers facing in toward your hips.
- Press into your feet and hands and lift your hips until your back is in a straight line from your shoulders to your heels.
- If it feels comfortable in your neck, you can let your head fall backward.
- Hold for five breaths and release back down, tucking your chin in as you lower to protect your neck and upper spine.
- Repeat two to three more rounds.
If you are just starting out, this may be too much in full extension. Shorten it up by bending your knees and planting your feet on the ground, coming into a reverse tabletop. Hold for five breaths and release.
