Six exercises and this wrist-friendly circuit to improve overall body strength

ActiveWorkoutsSix exercises and this wrist-friendly circuit to improve overall body strengthDon’t let wrist pain stop your progress, try these alternative exercises insteadWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

Don’t let wrist pain stop your progress, try these alternative exercises instead

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Keen to keep exercising, but are unable to because of your achy wrists? As long as your GP hasn’t advised against it, then there’s no reason why you shouldn’t continue to workout. You simply need some alternative exercises that don’t put as much pressure on them, like this workout. It will continue to build up your overall strength, so you don’t need to worry about losing all your progress, and all you’ll need is apair of light dumbbells.

As well as adapting your exercises for your weak wrists, it’s also important that you include a couple of exercises that strengthen them too (such as this speedy10 minute forearm workout). As, according to fitness brandDMoose, wrist strength is important for good grip, stability and it will reduce the likelihood of pain andcarpal tunnel. There’s also gym accessories you can buy to help support your wrists, like wrist wraps, but, again, you don’t want to become too reliant on these as it’s important you naturally build that strength back up.

This workout is a circuit, so you’ll do each exercise for 40 seconds with a 20 seconds rest. There’s six exercises altogether and you’re aiming to complete four rounds in total. The great thing about this session is that it targets your entire body – so there’s moves for your core, upper and lower body. Just make sure you’ve got an exercise mat, as some moves are floor-based. Complete three to four times a week and you’ll feel stronger and fitter in no time. Here’s your workout:

Hopefully that felt a lot easier on your wrists than your usual workout. At T3 we have lots of low-impact workouts to accommodate aches and pains so you don’t have to stop moving. If you also suffer from knee-pain, give this15 minute knee-friendly circuita go, or if you get niggles with your lower back there’s this10-minute stretch routine for back pain.

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