Class 8: Wrist Extension, Elbow Flex/Pronation
25m
In this class we’ll be addressing wrist extension, elbow flexion and pronation. The only prop you’ll need is a wall to perform elbow flexion/pronation with. In conventional fitness we do a lot of movements on our wrist like pushups, handstands, straight arm planks, etc. If we don't have good quality wrist extension and we perform those type of movements - the wrist may become compromised, and joints like the elbow and shoulder will have to absorb more force to compensate. Here we train our wrists to be strong to be able to handle the demands of our life and training.
The elbow is a common area where we develop tendinitis. In traditional weight lifting we ask a lot from our elbows to flex and extend under heavy loads. Think pressing and pulling movements. Also very important for tennis players. Creating greater tissue resiliency specific to the elbow nets big gains when going into multi-joint upper body movements, or sports like tennis
Not exactly the "sexiest" joints, but very important nonetheless.