Pikes on the stability ball and pushups with wrist problems

[san4850]

I don't know if this question was ever posed, but here goes. How does one do pikes on the stability ball, or even pushups on the floor, if they have wrist issues? I used to be able to do pikes without any problems, and pushups weren't a problem either (yes, I cheat and do them on my knees), but now my left wrist can't take a lot of pressure, and I'm trying to compensate by leaning more towards the right side, which I know isn't doing me any good either. Help.

 

[Carmen829]

Try using the push up handles. They work for me.

 

[lcsavik]

RE: Pikes on the stability ball and pushups with wrist ...

I have similar issues. I've found that 15# wts under my hands and proper alignment helped me for pushups. For pikes, I make sure my wrist is right under my shoulder.

 

[Gibbee]

RE: Pikes on the stability ball and pushups with wrist ...

Wrist under shoulder

Or... use your fists.

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Hi san4850....As has been noted, push up handles work well to alleviate stress to the wrist. It keeps your hand in a vertical position which helps takes some stress off the wrist.