How do I strengthen my wrists?

[fitharp]

Whenever I do push ups, dips, or planks my wrists hurt all day. I know I can do the modifications but I am also wondering if there is a way I can strengthen my wrists so I wont have to do the modifications.
Thanks

 

[fit_fairy]

Not Cathe, but wrist curls and reverse wrist curls (like she does in S&H) will help some with your wrist.

Here's a link to a demo: http://exrx.net/WeightExercises/WristFlexors/BBWristCurl.html

http://exrx.net/WeightExercises/WristExtensors/BBReverseWristCurl.html
Catherine

http://bestsmileys.com/exercising/1.gif

 

[kathryn]

You can also try doing this moves using dumbells (or actual push-up bars) to hold onto, which can help you keep your wrist straighter.

 

[fitnessangel]

I have found using dumbells (like Kathryn stated) has helped me with my wrists hurting while doing push ups. I also think wrist curls have helped me strenghten my wrists. After doing these exercises for about six months now, I can do push ups without the use of dumbells, but each person is different.