# Wrist-Saving Exercise Equipment Sockets Push-Up Accessories Reduce Joint Strain and Risk of Injury By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-08-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sockets-push-up References: [quirky](http://www.quirky.com/products/263-Sockets-no-strain-push-up) There is now one less excuse to avoid [floor-based workouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hitgo-crawler): the Sockets push-up helper. Of course, the plank-pose exercise can cause a great deal of discomfort in several muscles throughout the body -- including the head. At least these doodads prevent you from doing the more dangerous damage to your wrists. The set of Quirky-made products comes with a pair of soft non-slip handgrips that are braced by concave polycarbonate knuckle protectors. These domed shapes each sit within a stabilizing ring that causes the partial ball and the deep disk to meet and move like human joints. In use, the Sockets [push-up supports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/master-of-pushups) reduce the bend in your wrist but they pivot slightly as the weight through your arms fluctuates. This action is better for your bones but makes your [core muscles work](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hero-core-trainer) a little harder. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wrist-saving Exercise Equipment:** Opportunity for developing innovative exercise equipment that reduces joint strain and risk of injury. - **Non-slip Handgrips:** Opportunity for creating improved handgrip technology that enhances workout safety and comfort. - **Concave Knuckle Protectors:** Opportunity for designing protective accessories that reduce discomfort and prevent wrist injuries during workouts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fitness Equipment Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore the development of exercise equipment with advanced features that prioritize user safety and comfort. - **Sports Accessories Retail:** Retailers can offer innovative workout accessories that enhance performance and reduce the risk of injuries. - **Wellness and Rehabilitation Centers:** Wellness and rehabilitation centers can utilize wrist-saving exercise equipment to help their clients prevent injuries and improve recovery. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Body Weight-Only Exercise Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alronfitness-pushup-machine.md) - [Contoured Yoga Grip Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrist-buddy-yoga-blocks.md) - [Smart Push-Up Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pushup-tracker.md) - [Weighted Training Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerhandz.md) - [All-in-One Portable Gym Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympus-grip.md) - [Convenient Workout Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south.md) - [Wearable Technology Gym Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protecht-wrist-wraps.md) - [Plug-and-Play Workout Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-gym.md) - [Motivational Push-Up Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pushup-quest.md)