Planks in Ab Hits

[dcorley]

The straight arm plank work in the ab hits video really hurts my wrist :'( . Is it just as effective on the elbows?

 

[LGB]

try them on your elbows. I think you'd still work the abs really well. Laura

 

[lis1]

I had this problem too (then I had surgery to remove a ganglion to fix it). I only do planks once in awhile, so I'm not advanced, but I *definately* feel it while doing it on my elbows. You're still working your core/abs. In another video I have, they do planks off a step, which gets tough. So you could use this variation too to mix it up.

 

[kathryn]

I avoid push-ups and other similar moves because of past problems with carpal tunnel. When I do any "on the hands" moves, I splay my fingers and bend at the last joint (joining finger to hand) keeping my wrist straight. You can also try supporting yourself using dumbbells as handgrips and keeping your wrists straight.

 

[dcorley]

Thanks for the feedback. I will try it out.