Wrist/Hand Position

Question 1

Wrist/Hand Position

Answer 1

Weight is through bones of wrists with as neutral a position as possible

Question 2

Monitor for wrist/hand position

Answer 2

Do not break the wrist

Pain

Monitor gripping

Question 3

Cueing for wrist/hand position

Answer 3

Reach out of fingers

Maintain a flat palm and wrist

Work comes from Core not hands, engage from shoulder

Tripod wrist alignment

The hands are “hooks” or “levers”, avoid gripping

Question 4

Modifications for wrist/hand position

Answer 4

Pad under wrist or knuckle

Use fist instead of palm if necessary

Bypass the joint line using straps/Velcro strap

Perform exercise down on elbows if possible