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This One Pushup Trick Eliminated My Wrist Pain Forever

All trainers and physical therapists should be teaching this!

David Liira, Kin.
5 min readJul 26, 2023
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If you have bad wrists, pushups likely aren’t your go-to exercise. While they’re one of the best bodyweight movements out there, they put a ton of pressure on this joint which can be a huge deterrent. Fortunately, there is a quick fix to not only make pushups accessible to those with wrist pain but also strengthen these tissues in a way that you’ll never risk re-injuring them again.

I was an avid skateboarder as a teenager and managed to fracture one of my carpal (hand) bones on two different occasions. Consequently, I found it incredibly hard to do pushups for several years as the load going through my wrists was just too much for me to handle. It wasn’t until I found this one trick that I started to gradually build up the confidence and tensile strength to achieve pain-free reps once again. Whether you’re recovering from a wrist fracture or simply want to bulletproof this fragile joint, look no further than this powerful modification!

The Best Pushup for Anyone With Wrist Pain

Before we get into it, please be aware that the process of rehabbing and strengthening the wrist requires patience. Don’t expect to go from 0 to 100 overnight. This trick…

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David Liira, Kin.
David Liira, Kin.

Written by David Liira, Kin.

Kinesiologist. Writing on health and the human condition. Clap and I clap back. https://www.davidliirakin.com

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