If your wrists tend to hurt, it may be for one of several reasons. Leaving out arthritis and other conditions that require specialized medical treatment, wrist pain is frequently attributable to weakness in the forearm muscles and wrist joints themselves. To help remedy this discomfort, regularly perform an exercise known as wrist curls.

Start by sitting on a bench or any stable surface and hold a barbell in your hands (two dumbbells would also work) with your palms facing the ceiling. Place your elbows on your thighs, which should be spread just about shoulder-width apart, and allow your hands to hang freely as they hold the bar. Next, curl up your wrists and hold at the top of the movement for one to two seconds before slowly lowering the weight. That completes one full repetition. Shoot for at least 12 reps, using a weight you can manage comfortably.

If you're unsure as to whether or not you should perform wrist curls to help ease your wrist pain, it may be wise to first check with your physician and/or specialist.