Ready, Set, Sleeveless: 5 Exercises for a Toned Upper Body

Advanced Pilates ex. I have probs w my wrists-need to be doing Pilates 3x/wk 2 build up 2 type of ex. If not doing core work or +wt - tuf! Modify w forearm on floor fwd & knees staggered w low legs feet start on floor. Not worth wrists hurt! Joseph Pilates was a man-some moves easier 4 guys. Women w +wt low or up bod &/or older at disadvantage. Need proper form. That's why Pilates taught by pro instructors!!

Instead of placing your hand on the ground like in the picture, you can always get a support like they have for the "perfect pushups", it helps you keep your wrist aligned better by allowing you to grab onto the bar and make a fist around it so your hand isn't flat on the floor.

Its not the easiest exercise to do at first but it just takes motivation to be able to do it with good form i have weak wrists and ankles i take a calcium supplement and use a wrist support to get them done

You can always do a modified version of this exercise and place the knee closest to the floor on the ground. It will make it a little less challenging, but in addition you can make a fist with your hand instead of having your palm touch the floor...this will relieve some of that pressure in your wrist.

You can always use a hand weight that does not have round ends or use fist for wrists.

I can't do these bc of my wrists either-- I've tried off and on for many years with no improvement. They usually end up hurting for an entire week after doing exercises like these.