Exercises for the wrists and hands

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Wrists and hands are commonly neglected parts of the body. Here are some suggestions for making them stronger:

“From typing and texting to press-ups, we put a lot of strain on our wrists and hands, yet rarely strengthen the muscles,” says Kira Mahal, who runs MotivatePT in London.

Kira recommends these three easy exercises.:

  1. Squeeze a stress ball in your hand for 30 seconds then let go. Repeat four times in each hand, a few times a day.
  2. For wrist curls, stand with arms by your sides, holding dumbbells with your palms facing forwards. Flex your wrists so your palms face upwards. Repeat 20 times.
  3. To loosen wrists, press your palms together in front of your face, elbows touching. Slowly widen your elbows so your hands sink downwards, keeping them pressed together. Go as far as is comfortable.