side planks (aka hell)

shelcof

Anyone have suggestions on how to keep my wrists from hurting so bad when doing side planks? Or is there hope that as I get stronger my wrists will to?

Advise?

sofaking6

You can do them on your elbows when your wrists get sore.

Edit because that might lead to just your elbow being on the floor lol...I mean FOREARM not elbow

Dahlface13

My trainer always had me rest on my forearms instead of my hands. And yeah, they are still hell.

audigal2008

I have one bad wrist too ( repetitive work for many yrs) Almost looks like a bone sticks out at times. I have troubles with that wrist as well, just try our best I guess. The forearm idea I may just try

ronda_gettinghealthy

wrist braces- like the gymnasts wear- or rest on your forearms.

MarybethAltizer

You can do them on your elbows when your wrists get sore.

Edit because that might lead to just your elbow being on the floor lol...I mean FOREARM not elbow

I just got a visual of someone trying a side plank on their ELBOW. Ouch! haha

brandiuntz

I do the bent arm version (forearm on ground). Still gives you a workout.

shelcof

Ooh I hadn't thought of the forearm! I knew you guys would know! Thanks!

zeeeb

i do mine on my forearms, never even thought to go up to my hands... but if your core is really strong, you might have to stay there longer to get the same work..