GRIP STRENGTH IS good for more than just opening pesky jars in your kitchen. If you lift weights, it's essential to keep hold of the heavy dumbbells and barbells when you load up to your max efforts.

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 ...

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 ...

I often hear new personal training clients complain that their wrists hurt when they do a push-ups or high plank. Luckily, I have some go-to moves to help strengthen the wrists. Personally, I’ve ...

If you're looking to build up your wrist and forearm strength, try these four trainer-approved exercises. And the best part? There are no planks included. There are plenty of exercises that target ...

When you think of training your upper body, your mind likely jumps to muscles like the biceps, triceps, shoulders, and chest. Yes, these are all so important for a strong bod. But your routine may be ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Of course, if you own a pair, you might wonder if you can ditch dumbbells completely and rely solely on wrist weights to ...

When it comes to lifting weights, whether it's doing curls or deadlifts, you have to know how to hold them. Local fitness expert Rhonda Murphy explains why it's all in the wrist. When you're working ...

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when pressure is placed on the median nerve in your wrist. There are several effective ways to prevent this, such as maintaining proper wrist position and practicing ...