Push-ups

beesgetout
beesgetout Posts: 6 Member
edited November 18 in Fitness and Exercise
I have a heck of a time with push-ups because I broke my left wrist and my right hand, which make this activity very painful. Can I get similar results by doing push-ups against the wall or counter? What would you guys recommend?

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  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    Is there a reason you have to do pushups?

    dumbbell/kettlebell bench/floor presses can yield similar results.

    using pushup stands or fists can reduce the stress on the wrist/ hand for variety.
  • singletrackmtbr
    singletrackmtbr Posts: 644 Member
    Pushup stands are the way to go. I have a broken right wrist from mountain biking that never healed correctly, so I feel your pain.
  • Heather4448
    Heather4448 Posts: 908 Member
    I have arthritis in my wrists. Putting my hands palm down really hurts, so I just grab dumbbells. (Keeping my wrists and hands along the same line as I do the push-ups, if that makes sense to you.)
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