In almost any fitness class, there are a handful of ways that you can unintentionally injure yourself--and most of the time, it's due to a small oversight or mistake.
One of the most common complaints people have while practicing yoga or doing push ups is pain in their wrist.
Turns out, downward-facing dog is not quite as simple as it looks--you really can hurt your wrist if you aren't careful.
How can you avoid this while still getting the best workout? Simple. It's all about how you place your weight on your hands.
For the most part, you should be placing the bulk of the weight on your fingers, not your palm. You should try to retract your palm away from the ground slightly, as well. This allows your weight to shift a little without putting too much strain on your wrist.
Keep in mind, this chart below is helpful not only for yoga, but any activity where you are putting a lot of your weight on your hands--push ups, plank position, Pilates, and more!
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