FIX Wrist Pain During PUSH UPS | 4 Easy Ways To Increase Your Wrist Strength & Flexibility

[@Dani-um9id]

I'm almost 27 years old, been in countless fitness classes, every time I told an instructor "I can't do push ups my wrists can't bend that far back" they'd just tell me to do a plank and wait out the push ups part. I have been waiting for this video my ENTIRE LIFE, thank you so so much

[@deus4541]

You may know that Plank is very dangerous and shouldn't be done by anyone?

[@mickleblade]

@@deus4541 sources?

[@naturegymtirol2358]

I am so angry to hear that, it seems that they didn't listen to you at all, these instructors should focus on a better education of their protégés! Hope you feel better now and stay healthy!

[@drago9925]

@@mickleblade Plank is dangerous, here is why: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKq6dougmaZ6ebM

[@deus4541]

@@mickleblade Just search for "Athlean x Plank"

[@jlh3092]

This is the video I've been needing and searching for...for years! Thank you

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

So glad it helps!

[@naturegymtirol2358]

Where did you search? I am really curious :). For me it is obvious what to do, but i am learning from videos like that, that a lot of people are having issues where the solution could be so "easy" :).

[@kevinlane1316]

I coach swimming. We do poolside exercises (“dryland”), I thought I knew heaps of stuff. I would give a routine without really knowing the reasons or the benefits. But now through your watching and learning from you clear well thought out videos, you are helping me and my team to better fitness. This translates to better athletes and better swimming results. THANKS!!!

[@TheLiquidStaff]

After a few years of inactivity and a sedentary lifestyle, I was very surprised when I could no longer do the basic pushups that came easy before. This definitely helped with the pain, hopefully doing this daily will strenghten my wrists so I can keep going

[@nnacz5746]

This is very helpful. Chloe Ting's shred challenge hurt my wrists so much 😭 Thank you

[@mentallyillhem]

Did u complete the challenge? ?

[@madhurishrestha7925]

lppppo

[@jasonwojcik]

@@mentallyillhem N N got shredded, but not the intended shred

[@leoackerman9620]

You are honestly THE BEST! I am so glad I found your channel, everything you upload is so informational.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thank you Leonia! So glad it helps!

[@flowerbombh4326]

I feel the same 👍🏻😊

[@Ubeqween]

You are a godsend. Thank you... I've never been able to do pushups and have many old injuries from years of dancing and other injuries from high school. I have wrist pain from dancing and hope this will help. I've never heard advice like yours. Thank you for speaking in a language I can clearly understand. It was very helpful.

[@MarcCardwell]

ok, i had to stop at 1:13, i didn't know wrists could do that. i had to stop pushups (i was doing them good form) due to wrist pain and a feeling of tiredness or a "not rightness". now, i'm ready to start the video again.

[@jhemjhem24ever]

I just made a comment in one of Chloe Ting's video about a my bad wrist. And this showed up after a day. Internet is really spying in all of us..

[@sassypants7536]

I did the same on Chloe's video, this one took about a week to show up though 😂

[@shilpisharma17]

I guess this video is popping for everyone doing Chloe Tings workout 😂

[@stephenmcconnell7868]

I love your understanding of kinesiology. In college (as a pre-med major) in the 70’s I took kinesiology courses to improve my understanding. These stretches for the wrist and the types of push-ups you describe are things I studied. We did A LOT of pushup in martial arts and often used these modifications (especially the knuckle push ups). You have great videos and provide a great service. I am now 69 years old and am using your videos to get my core back in shape (especially during this COVID crisis0). Thank you very much. I do have one problem that maybe you could help on in a later video. My ankles are fairly stiff and make it difficult to sit back on my heels during yoga or what the call seiza position. Can you do a video on exercises to stretch and strengthen ankles?

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thank you Stephen! I'm so glad the videos help! Here's an ankle mobility series to help: redefiningstrength.com/prevent-foot-and-ankle-pain-try-this-series/

[@Kait2478]

Thank you thank you thank you for this!!! I have been having issues with my right wrist and back of my right forearm and asking a doctor in my family she just said, "well stop doing pushups then" and I'm like I get that, but I don't want to just stop doing things; I want to correct the problem. You've given ways to still do the movements while not causing further injury as well as ways to hopefully correct it. Thank you so much for addressing this in this manner!!

[@gustavel6333]

Can you post a video about best exercises (stretching and strengthening) for forward head posture correction.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

That is for SURE on the list to do! So YES! :-)

[@deadly.deadpan]

Just the gripping the ground tip already helped a lot. Thanks!

[@thatguybob6088]

2:34 Yep, this was my exact pushup. Changed the way I did and it felt much better. Thank you so much you helped me.

[@mas8171]

Awesome video - I've had wrist pain for the last six months and this is exactly what i needed - thanks!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

So glad it helps!

[@tundevirag755]

One important thing for us people who get into fitness as adults. Needing to develop strength in the arms in one thing, but we have to overcome problems in the elbows, wrists, knees, etc. Thank you for this great video!

[@daniel.francisco]

Holy cow this was immensely informative, thorough and so helpful! Thank you for all the that you put into this. I feel better already!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thank you! So glad it helped Dan!

[@Smiles63010]

I had been using my knuckles to do planks and gave up on traditional pushups. Never even thought of using the smith machine bar for pushups. I'm excited to try that!

[@stephaniepaul116]

Great advice! As an LMT with a former wrist injury and a fluid cyst from that injury this pain is chronic for me. excited to try these out.

[@montserratquintanavidaurri1268]

Thank you! Have suffered for years without improvement. Will try everything.

[@Nick7859]

Thanks! This is great knowledge and instruction for older folks.👏👍

[@KAlovesherkitties]

Wow after years of wrist pain, I've watched only the first few minutes of this and tried it during my next workout and could tell a huge difference. Thank you thank you thank you!

[@sylvesterharding]

Thank you so much. i've never actually paid much attention to exercises before pushups till i can't do no push up no more cus of wrist pains. Love the information and will definitely try it, thanks so much.

[@bangtanbangtan4989]

Underrated channel. More people need follow & learn from this person. I’ve watched a few videos and they are all very informative, answers all i’ve been wondering and gets straight to the point. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thank you!

[@chiara.75]

Your videos are "my food" too when I have breakfast and dinner ♥️ and this format is great!!! The last tip about extensor is very helpful ❣️❣️❣️

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

So glad it helps Beastette! A little fun as you eat!?

[@empty2166]

Thats Perfect

[@rebeccafilice3222]

Fantastic video. Just what I was looking forward.

[@marshallmcgraw6652]

Thank you I’m getting ready for boot camp this is a big help

[@fw7498]

This is the video I've been needing for years. Great explanation.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Glad it helps!

[@vivianhudacek1556]

Your videos are very helpful & very clear. Thanks!

[@edinafilipakdeoliveira4381]

Thank you so much for this video! I’ve been suffering from wrist pain I can’t even do yoga for the past 2 months I will be doing this movements you showed I hope it works! Thank you!

[@apwhoa7767]

Thank you so much for this one. Yes, I needed the ways to address this troubling issue.

[@natashah4420]

I’ve been meaning to ask this question in the Facebook group; I’m super glad this video came up in my feed. I notice when doing push-ups or even plank positions with my palms on the ground, that my right arm and shoulder slightly tilt back while my left arm does most of the work. I’ve been trying my hardest to catch myself and fix the posture but I just don’t have the strength or ability in my right wrist to hold myself up for any length of time. I sometimes do push-ups in neutral positions or any exercise that requires me to put weight on my right wrist. I didn’t think this would be considered proper form so I’m really happy to see that I’m still getting the benefits of the exercise even if I’m using my fist to anchor myself. I’m gonna work on some of the stretches and exercise mentioned in the video! I’m 40 now and my body just doesn’t work as it used to. I watched a video on lower back pain and realized I wasn’t strong enough in my core and glut area for most of the exercises I was doing. Working through your program and doing some of the extra stuff you mentioned in the video on lower back pain has transformed me. I can tell I’m getting stronger and the pain is completely gone. I am so excited for the possibility of being wrist pain free. Thank you for Your videos and the helpful information you share with us.

[@mickleblade]

As old age sneaks up on us, exercise and stretches are really important, I've noticed my wrist flex reducing over the last couple of years. Will have to see how this goes.

[@vinaydasvinu2906]

Thank you very much.I corrected by extending my fingers

[@user-fc4wy5lb3w]

Wow!!!!!! Thank you so much this is sooooo helpful I’ve been trying to figure out how to correct and just wow your videos are sooo great! Thank you

[@traceysnarr9273]

Fantastic reminder and new ideas for working with and overcoming wrist pain in pushups! Thanks so much!

[@thefreckledcyn8826]

Thank you for these tips and info so much!

[@lauriedoering2259]

The folded mat trick worked incredible for my wrist which I broke a couple years ago! Thanks for the tip.

[@AC-yb9ml]

So grateful for this video. Thank you 🌻

[@fpaul8078]

Very very underrated video. Thank you so much for the info, extremely helpful

[@audeai4021]

I had wrist surgery 10 years ago and my wrist has never been the same since. I'm so angry that my PT never mentioned how to strengthen my wrist after it healed. Thank you so much for this video, I will be working on some of these

[@dowbailey6033]

My left hand/wrist always hurts so I’m gonna use these tips and see if they help!

[@Gloria-gk3zv]

Thank you for the information on technich and how to correct this etc. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@samday6621]

ah! My work involves gripping tools and squeezing secateurs. I’ll try the hair/rubber band exercise. Thorough clip with lots of reminders and tips to concentrate on, and exercises to try...now. Thanks!

[@JoshuaHenelyThornhill]

This is the freaking video I was looking for ! Your making god work lady 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@glendabaker4901]

Thank you! Excellent information. 👍

[@AnkitaWadekar]

I started following you few months back I must say love how you explain why certain things work and certain things don't. Thank you so much, keep up the good work and wish you all the best ❤️

[@majormoku]

Ty for this! Wrist pain not only from pushups or yoga chatarangas, but hip dips for tricep work or crab position type for hip thrusts.

[@lyonifisher5757]

I have poor mobility in my wrists, as well as a few other areas, and so, for years, I have used fists, and sometimes I use the mat to raise the heel of my hands. I thought these seemed like good modifications, and I am glad to see that you recommend them. I always wondered if I had come up with good alternatives. I am grateful that you include ways to increase the flexibility, as well as showing work arounds. You are super helpful.

[@mosichat]

This is a problem that developed 1 year ago affecting tricep dips & progressed to affecting pushups. I have been doing pushups on my fists which alleviates the wrist pain. I will implement your recommendations. Thx.

[@amblincork]

I broke a bone in left wrist several years ago which means I cant do push ups with my left hand using palm downwards so I do all my push ups on my knuckles. Now it feels very natural .

[@strange7795]

spreading my fingers worked for me thank you

[@joyrobin947]

Great tips thanks. I can't exactly fix my wrists broke two falls with my hands and have arthritis and a bone spur in one wrist. But I can strengthen them and do rehab. No one ever suggested foam rolling the forearm. Very appreciative 🙏

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Glad the tips help! Yes it's true we can't sometimes fully "fix" the issue, BUT through modifying and doing prehab we can help make the issue as tolerable as possible. And even if you do "fix" something, you can never stop doing the things that make you better :-)

[@Bob13Blues]

Thank you. I teally appreciate that included the rehab. ❤

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

So glad it helped!

[@mariaalafogiannis297]

Thank you for the detailed information you share with us..I would like to ask you if those exercises you suggest are great for a broken wrist..I broke my right hand wrist two and a half years ago and now it hurts every time I perform planks or pushups. Thank you in advance

[@dudleyraytherescuedog5251]

Thank you! Glad to finally know what to do with my painful wrists!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Glad it helps Lisa!

[@TheRealCompostMan]

Great tips. Thank you. Gripping the floor was an eye opener for me.

[@Kashinaii]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@gengboliu8738]

the mat idea is very smart. Thank you!

[@asiamfitness5546]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

[@nazneeniqbal2945]

Thank you soo so much for the awesome tips!!

[@ravendaee]

This video has REALLY helped me, so I want to thank you for making this content. After almost three weeks of not being able to do a plank, I finally restart my daily planks and push ups workouts. Thanks

[@gayatrikarkara6704]

By following this you can do push ups now ?? Your wrist and forearms doesn't hurt??

[@ravendaee]

@@gayatrikarkara6704 yeah, I can do push ups, planks, mountain climbers, etc. I've only had problems with my wrists, but she has just released one specifically for push ups kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYe6dWmNn8qNnJo

[@markmiller2416]

Thank you, I can use a towel to protect my wrists works. I did feel pain in my wrist but it was nearly as painful when I did push-ups off the floor. Can’t thank you 🙏 🙏 enough

[@DP-yn9li]

These are such amazing and motivating tips! However, I did have a question: My elbow started hurting when I did wrist extension exercise, so is it possible that there is a specific placement to prevent elbow joint paint?

[@nonaa3670]

Your Channel absolutely useful THANK YOU VERY MUCH 👍

[@susanahernaez6915]

This is so helpful! thanks!

[@astrologiaconfer]

Thank you thank you thank you Awesome video!

[@jahanvishrivastava8887]

great vedio! but can you tell some exercises to aviod the pain in wrist.. it hurts alot to flextion movement ..

[@sarahlytton504]

You make it look so effortless 💪 I do one push-up and collapse 😅 I’m not unfit either but I find pushups one of the toughest exercises! I have problems with my wrists too and just watched your video for that 🙏 thank you so much for all the great advice and tips 😊

[@JenDontJudge]

This is a great informative video. I'm looking forward to the gym again tomorrow!

[@kristysmom01]

You have provided the path back to yoga for me. This is a terrific session. Thanks!

[@shujaahmed5408]

Thank you for the video, it's very helpful

[@veena6399]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Flexibility is key

[@anabellik]

I'm a musician and often play my instrument hours a day, so my wrists often hurt. I always avoided push-ups and any excercises that include putting a pressure on my wrists and never had any clue what to do about it. So... thanks for all these tips. I tried doing self-massages in the past, which helped, but didn't fix my problems entirely, and your excercises look so good! I think they might actually be effective.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Foam rolling provides temporary relief. It really is about also doing the stretching and strengthening too as you work around to avoid extra overload.

[@thenerdyflutist_]

anabellik wind musician (flutist) here as well and I concur!!

[@ciannacoleman5125]

I wish more classes gave the reasons for why something is the right or wrong way. Honk you so much for explaining how it works!

[@dionerhodes1308]

I LOVE THIS! I do push-ups but I know I'm not doing them right so this definitely helps. Thank u! 👏💯💖💃👍

[@PollVerse]

It was every helpful Thanks

[@chinmonmon]

Didn't realise push-ups messed me up and was blaming the weights. Literally how you showed you shouldn't do push ups was exactly how I was doing them.

[@klink165]

Thanks so much for this video! I've been dealing with wrist pain for over a year now and every time I pressure on my wrist I feel like I have to Crack it, the pain also now radiates to my elbow and I feel like I need to also Crack my elbow to relieve pressure. Will these exercises help get rid of my problem?

[@annepicard8331]

happy I've found your channel :) You provide very good information and alternatives for difficult moves, and ways to work towards the full moves

[@naturegymtirol2358]

Nice approach thank you, and presumably right for a great amount of people. In my experience as a sportscientist, before you start pushups you should try to focus on your extension in a healthy way (eg mobility and stretching without body weight). You should be able to reach 90° without any external help. If you already have issues with your wrist, you should let a professional physician check the origin of your pain before putting it under pressure during any kind of push-ups. Stay healthy and look out for your body :)!

[@asthatrivedi1]

Thank you for the video! I've been dealing with wrist pain during push ups for a while. This is really helpful.

[@dangriffin607]

Great explanation . . .I really like how you explain WHY you recommend a certain part of the execution. Just started back to push ups again; this will help. LOVE your channel!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thank you so much Dan! I think it's so key we understand the WHY to know why and when something may or may not work for us!

[@exoticaism]

Great video thank you!

[@ymmm-yogamovementmeditatio9507]

Excellent advice here. Keep up the great work

[@rosamiranda3750]

Thanks for your tips because I have problems with my wrist holding my body with it cannot do work outs on my hands 😊🙏🏼

[@despoinavavoula2203]

Είσαι σπουδαία... Μπράβο!!

[@LuluLu2022]

Thanks for the tips. Do you have any suggestions for a wrist brace/support to wear during workouts?

[@Nicolas-Vlaemynck]

Thanks a lot ! Very useful This video should be the 1st in the list for that topic.

[@lindajeanne8895]

This woman knows what she's talking about. Thank you

[@dhz5259]

This is extremely helpful! Thanks for sharing the tips.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

So glad it helped!

[@Whiteboard7]

Thank you thank you!

[@geerowr.6666]

THIS I will rewatch a couple times. I was doing planks yesterday and I remember thinking how my wrists are weak. I needed to figure out what I am doing wrong. Proper form is everything. OT: I was in the weight room when a guy was lifting 30 lbs dumbbells. Then he came over to me to complain how he had injured his wrist prior and how his wrist was in great pain. I asked him why would he lift heavy weights or at all, until his wrist got better. He shrugged. I won’t exacerbate an injury. But I do notice when I am reticent about doing an exercise, it is because I know in my head, there has to be a better way. Thanks so much‼️

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

So glad it helps! So I actually go a little more into planks specifically in the article I wrote to go with it - redefiningstrength.com/wrist-pain-with-push-ups-these-tips-and-exercises-will-help/ It's key we do figure out ways to work around as we build up. Sometimes it is simply CUEING a move differently, sometimes it is adjusting the variation used. But it's key we don't get stuck on the "best" move and instead focus on our needs and goals!

[@bhaktiyogaforlifeddy4893]

Very nice and informative thanks

[@EmorettaRobinson]

These are all such helpful things to do. Not just to help with push ups but also if you are typing on a computer a lot or doing things with your hands. All of the exercises/stretches that you showed including the rubber band or scrunche around your fingers can help with that. I'm so glad you showed that last one. Because I remembered one of my older brothers had one of those hand grips when I was a child. So i was thinking about buying one. I also just put in hand and wrist strengthening exercises in KZbin. And watched a bunch of videos. So this video was right on time. Thanks Cori!🙂

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

So glad it helped! And definitely! It addresses what we're doing in every day life that can then impact our workouts so we can work to correct those postural distortions so we don't get overuse injuries regardless of doing push ups!

[@EmorettaRobinson]

@@redefiningstrengthOC that is so true! 🙂

[@Shingo_Cosplay]

Great video. Really needed it, thanks!

[@TeamYouphoric]

Great video! I use a lot of these modifications with my clients. Ischemic compressions on the biceps brachii and and pronator teres also works wonders and requires no equipment.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thank you! YES! Great tips! And if I could have made this video a bazillion movements haha I would have even gotten into the importance of shoulder mobility! It's all connected! hehe

[@TeamYouphoric]

@@redefiningstrengthOC speaking of shoulders, there are some terrific ELDOAs for the shoulder that can instantly alleviate wrist pain as well! Particularly, the AC joint ELDOA.

[@patriciavarga4204]

The hair band exercise helps with discomfort in the elbow as well? Thank u for the tips!!

[@flurblewibble7735]

Thank you - I can’t believe I never thought to use a mat - genius

[@swatitanaya4841]

Can we please get a video on lower waist pain during leg raises? Thank you.