There a many different ways we can strengthen our wrists. You can use weights, stretch bands and your own resistance. I’ll show you how you can get a stronger wrist using isometric exercises that can be done anywhere, anytime without any weights or bands, so they are easy to incorporate into your day.
One thing you’ll want to do when doing isometric exercises is hold your wrist straight, then you’ll apply pressure in various direction and keep your wrists straight by activating the muscles. A big benefit of these exercises is you’ll feel them working the muscles of your arms too! Here’s a video that explains these strengthening exercises from Michelle Coil who is a Certified Hand Therapist.
I think we could use a little more strength in our wrists with all the various things we do with our hands during the day. Best of luck!
I felt some pain in the wrists when I did the side push and pull. The top and bottom was painless. I’ll have to use a lighter touch at first.Thank you, they were helpful. I’ll incorporate them into my morning stretches.
Susan- You could also try adjusting where you are holding and pushing. If you try pushing with you hand close to the wrist it might feel better. And you are correct a lighter touch is also good if you feel some pain. I’m glad they were helpful and good luck! Paula
Thanks for sharing these Paula, these are great!
You’re welcome Kelly.
Thanks! These are helpful!
You’re welcome.
Very helpful.I do feel the strengthening element in these exercises.
I’m glad that you do. Good luck!
Thanks for the video! I could feel it all the way up to the shoulder! I think it will be a good addition to what I do!