side planks (aka hell)

shelcof
shelcof Posts: 62 Member
edited September 29 in Fitness and Exercise
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?

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  • sofaking6
    sofaking6 Posts: 4,589 Member
    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
    Dahlface13 Posts: 65 Member
    My trainer always had me rest on my forearms instead of my hands. And yeah, they are still hell.
  • audigal2008
    audigal2008 Posts: 1,129 Member
    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
    ronda_gettinghealthy Posts: 777 Member
    wrist braces- like the gymnasts wear- or rest on your forearms.
  • MarybethAltizer
    MarybethAltizer Posts: 226 Member
    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
    brandiuntz Posts: 2,717 Member
    I do the bent arm version (forearm on ground). Still gives you a workout.
  • shelcof
    shelcof Posts: 62 Member
    Ooh I hadn't thought of the forearm! I knew you guys would know! Thanks!
  • zeeeb
    zeeeb Posts: 805 Member
    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..
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