Preventing wrist injuries

[Spartacus Maximus]

What are some suggestions for someone who seems to have weaker than average wrists and is prone to frequent sprains when attempting any training which involves striking a pad, punching bag or makiwara?

What are the most effective ways to condition and train the wrist joint so that it does not bend or collapse with the slightest impact?

[sensei8]

Proper techniques will be the biggest factor in preventing injury to ones wrist. Not saying that that's your issue!!

Some of the things that I've done over the years are Wrist Curls, Wrist Extensions, Up/Down Planks, Squeezing a stress ball, and Curling up a weight on a string; 3 sets of 10.

Exercises like that will strengthen your wrists!

[Nidan Melbourne]

Proper techniques will be the biggest factor in preventing injury to ones wrist. Not saying that that's your issue!!

Some of the things that I've done over the years are Wrist Curls, Wrist Extensions, Up/Down Planks, Squeezing a stress ball, and Curling up a weight on a string; 3 sets of 10.

Exercises like that will strengthen your wrists!

Correct technique is important yes

I disagree with you on the planks because they still place the wrists, elbows and shoulders at increased risk of injury. Especially if they have previously been injured.

But the others i would agree with, although have to be applied with caution and with appropriate loading of weight.

[Spartacus Maximus]

Many martial artists who have correct technique but for one reason or another have insufficiently trained wrists end up injuring themselves when attempting to strike with any power. This is a common problem for beginners to intermediate level students, but it can affect anyone with sprain prone or unconditioned wrists.

[sensei8]

Proper techniques will be the biggest factor in preventing injury to ones wrist. Not saying that that's your issue!!

Some of the things that I've done over the years are Wrist Curls, Wrist Extensions, Up/Down Planks, Squeezing a stress ball, and Curling up a weight on a string; 3 sets of 10.

Exercises like that will strengthen your wrists!

Correct technique is important yes

I disagree with you on the planks because they still place the wrists, elbows and shoulders at increased risk of injury. Especially if they have previously been injured.

But the others i would agree with, although have to be applied with caution and with appropriate loading of weight.

I did post...

Some of the things that I've done over the years are

As only some suggestions; not for everyone.

[sensei8]

Many martial artists who have correct technique but for one reason or another have insufficiently trained wrists end up injuring themselves when attempting to strike with any power. This is a common problem for beginners to intermediate level students, but it can affect anyone with sprain prone or unconditioned wrists.

Then do what hasn't been done, that should've been done all along...

Sufficiently train the wrist!!

[JR 137]

Progression is everything. Doing the best exercises with the best techniques is only a part of it. If you do too much too soon, you're asking for problems. Even if you have perfect form, if you've never hit a heavy bag before and decide to hit a 150 lb bag as hard as you can for an hour straight, you're going to have issues.