#yoga-poses

#yoga-poses

When you curl a barbell or dumbbell, the biceps muscle contracts and shortens. That's what physiologists call a concentric (or isotonic) contraction. It builds the explosive strength needed to perform actions such as quickly scooping up a child who is toddling into a busy intersection.

Wrist pain is one of the most common complaints from students in yoga classes, especially in vinyasa or flow-based practices. When students don't know how to navigate a pose that triggers pain in their wrists, they start thinking 'yoga isn't for me.'