pushups hurt wrists

[forchrist]

how do i modify push ups they hurt my wrists?

 

[Juliebeth]

Not Cathe here....but I use dumbells like push-up bars and they help me.

Julie

 

[Conni]

Not Cathe here either, but I have seen her recommend using dumbbells also.

 

[forchrist]

thanks

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Hi Forchrist! Yes, do push ups using dumbbells. Place each hand around the bar of the dumbbell vs flat on the floor. This will keep your wrist in a vertical position (perpendicular to the floor). Good Luck!

 

[banslug]

Another solution that worked for me after wrist surgery was to put my hands on my step. I set the step on the floor (4" platform) and toes out like normal, just that I was doing the push up a bit more inclined. I did that for months while recovering and now can "hang" with Cathe on all 72 pushups on toes from Gym Style Chest & Tricpes!

Gayle

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Way to go Gayle!