How can I strengthen my wrists?

Football is tough on the whole body and the wrists are no exception. Check with a doctor or physician to ensure there is nothing more serious going on - if things are clear here are some things that may help. 1) Give your technique a little tune-up. Sometimes your hands are the first thing to strike, if that is the case you need the trajectory of your strike to go up and not just- out. This involves taking your hands up and through the front of your opponent's shoulder pads , not just pushing in a straight line. Striking in an upward fashion will be a more favorable angle to hit harder and more forgiving on your joints. Also, ensure you are doing some pressing movements to mimic this posture exactly how you perform it on the field. Perform the dumbbell chest press with your palms facing each other rather than your thumbs facing each other. This will build some endurance that can assist in softening the blow from typical football impacts. Train without getting your wrists taped, however practice or play with them taped and supported so you can avoid acute and severe impact injuries. These tips will help you build your endurance over time and derail some of your soreness.