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Help with push-ups! Please!
AmandaRhys
Posts: 25
I really want to be able to do push-ups. REAL push-ups. But I keep injuring my wrists. Sometimes it only hurts when doing them, sometimes it hurts for days and I can't do anything with it. What am I doing wrong???
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My doc only tells me to stay off of it for a while after injuring it....wont/cant tell me how to prevent the injury to start with!0
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Google for wrist exercises on Youtube?0
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I would suggest getting some of those push-up "handles" that you put on the floor (sorry, not sure of the proper name). They allow you to do pushups without having your wrists bent at a 90-degree angle.0
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I would suggest getting some of those push-up "handles" that you put on the floor (sorry, not sure of the proper name). They allow you to do pushups without having your wrists bent at a 90-degree angle.
This might help, if the problem is the way she bends her wrists. But if her wrists are too weak, then this isn't going to help.
EDIT - maybe others are right. The push-up handles are worth a try, at least.0 -
Maybe it is weak wrists....crab crawls hurt them too, but I don't care too much for them so I just skip them. I don't want to skip pushups though... :-(0
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You could also try making fists and doing pushups that way instead of hands flat on the floor. I seem to get a nasty bible bump on my wrist if I do too many regular pushups, so I alternate with knuckle pushups.0
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I have found that it relieves the pressure slightly by performing wall push ups. I usually do 1 set of 30 and my wrists don't hurt at all.:smokin:0
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I would try push-up bars or you can use dumbbells as push-up bars0
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think the handles might help. i don't think forearm/wrist strength has anything to do with it. its not like your losing your grip or can't support yourself. if the pain is right in the joint it sounds like you happen to have sensitive joints. the handles allow you to do push ups without bending your wrists at all.0
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Are you starting from scratch..ie: floor push ups? I found them extremely difficult to begin with and started doing push ups from the wall, then the kitchen counter, then the coffee table, the lower stairs etc....until to the floor. That may help strengthen your wrists as you get used to doing them?0
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Do pushups on your knuckles, and start on your knees (with your back straight, for the love of God) if you're not strong enough to do them from plank position. Doing them on your knuckles will both protect and strengthen your wrists.0
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Thanks for all the responses. Just tried doing some pushups with closed fists, keeping wrists straight. Didn't hurt my wrists! Didn't feel too great on my knuckles, but just discomfort, nothing major. Will try using weights or getting pushup handles to ease that discomfort. Thanks everyone!0
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These are really good ideas and it helps me as well I have problems with this as well to the point where my right wrist hurts upwards of a week. This is a great thread, thanks!0
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Try following this:
http://scoobysworkshop.com/zero-to-100-pushups-for-complete-beginners/
It eases you into doing them slowly. I just started this today myself!0 -
I have found that it relieves the pressure slightly by performing wall push ups. I usually do 1 set of 30 and my wrists don't hurt at all.:smokin:
This is what I was going to suggest. Do some wall push ups!
They'll help you build up the strength first, then you can work your way into doing knee push ups, then regular push ups.0 -
Try following this:
http://scoobysworkshop.com/zero-to-100-pushups-for-complete-beginners/
It eases you into doing them slowly. I just started this today myself!
Thanks so much!0 -
I can do wall pushups no problem. I don't feel challenged. Counter pushups will start to get challenging after 20 or so...0
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Do pushups on your knuckles, and start on your knees (with your back straight, for the love of God) if you're not strong enough to do them from plank position. Doing them on your knuckles will both protect and strengthen your wrists.
This, especially doing them on your knees. Gotta build up the strength first. I was doing knee pushups, too. Trust me, as a guy doing knee pushups in the gym, it can be a little embarrasing. But I did them, and now I'm stronger and can do regular, "manly" pushups again.0 -
honestly impressed with all the ladies doing knuckle push ups. if that takes the pain away then the handles witl def work0
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Try standing further from the wall, that will put you at a greater angle and you will feel the push-up far better. I started with wall push-ups (100) and have gradually moved further from the wall and I also do three types of push-ups. Hands straight up and down hands from the inside to the outside and hands together in a diamond shape, that way you are working different muscles:)0
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