I confess: I used to resent slopers. Perfect circles, rounded aretes, open-handed jugs, the topouts of boulders—you name it. Every few times that I slapped, grabbed, or hung on for dear life from ...
Weak wrists surprise you. You pick up a weighted bag or attempt a plank, and before you know it, everything is wobbling.
When we think about strength and training, we often focus on major muscle groups like legs, arms, or back. However, we frequently overlook a crucial joint that acts as a link and support for many of ...
Occupational therapists share why stretches for wrist mobility are key—particularly if you work with your hands. Maryam Khaniyan MOTR/L, CHT, ASTYM, is the clinic director of RET’s Kirkland Hand ...
Yoga requires a lot from our hands and wrists. Some of our most powerful inversions--think Handstand, Down Dog--are weight-bearing poses that rely on hand and wrist strength. But the graceful wrist ...
The basic plank is a great wrist strengthener, provided you do it with impeccable form. Even if you start on your knees, the primary concern is alignment of your shoulders over your wrists with your ...
Whether you're working or playing, you're often using your wrists. And just like any other part of the body, wrists can become injured. Athletes are especially at risk of hurting their wrists, but a ...
Our hands enable nearly everything we do—from essential self-care tasks like buttoning shirts and preparing meals to expressive activities like typing, painting, or playing musical instruments. Yet ...
Maintaining a firm grip helps you perform better at the gym and in everyday life. We spoke to experts about why it matters ...
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Oftentimes when we’re working out, we tend to focus on ...
Kaley Cuoco and her trainer shared her “no-hands” workout for injured wrists. The actress has struggled with hand and wrist pain since having her daughter in March. “You can always do it. No excuses!” ...