Experiencing wrist pain while working out? Try these warm-up exercises


When doing a high plank or push-up, you should feel the burn in your abdominals, chest, shoulders and arms, not your wrists. — Photos: REVATHI MURUGAPPAN/The Star

Are you one of many who experiences wrist pain or discomfort every time you get on all fours, i.e. with your hands, knees and feet on the ground?

If so, there are many possible reasons for it.

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