I'm bummed that I can't "effectively" do the 30-day Shred workouts anymore. I'm not sure what's up with my wrist, but it hurts when I do the pushups / plank position, and if you know the workout, there is tons of that. I can't even do the squat thrusts (plank position), it's frustrating! The pain is on the top side of my wrist where it bends back - it hurts to just put my hands together in prayer position and apply pressure at the palms.
Any suggestions for maybe substituting the pushups with something else? I really enjoy the workouts and want to find something that works.
could you do a different tricep exercise? dips would probably hurt too but maybe tricep extensions. or maybe lateral shoulder raises? I haven't done the dvd in a while so I can't remember if she includes those elsewhere but I think they work similar muscles.
the tricep extensions is a good idea. I don't want to buy heavier weights, though, so I'll see what I can figure out. it's tough with not being able to do the plank position too.
When I did it this morning I was thinking of you and trying to think of a similar exercise - it's hard! Is the push up one the only one that hurts? Can you do the other arm/leg strength combos? If so I would just do one of the other ones like the squat and the arm extensions - something like that. Good luck! I'm proud of you for trying to find something to replace it instead of just saying forget about it! (Which is SO easy to do!) Hope your hand feels better soon - are you getting it checked out?
When I did it this morning I was thinking of you and trying to think of a similar exercise - it's hard! Is the push up one the only one that hurts? Can you do the other arm/leg strength combos? If so I would just do one of the other ones like the squat and the arm extensions - something like that. Good luck! I'm proud of you for trying to find something to replace it instead of just saying forget about it! (Which is SO easy to do!) Hope your hand feels better soon - are you getting it checked out?
thanks, jen
I can't do any of the exercises that require me to put weight on the wrist when it's flexed back, so I can still do the arm extensions, flies, things like that. I'll give it a try with just repeating some of the other combos, and when it comes to doing the squat thrusts and those type, maybe I'll do jump ropes or something.
I haven't made it a point to get the wrist checked out. I probably should.
