In turn, this creates compression on the carpal tunnel and strains the ligaments of the hands, wrists, and forearms. ADVERTISEMENT5 Wrist Strengthening Exercises for YogaFortunately, building strong wrists doesn’t usually require a dramatic change in your lifestyle. Active Finger Pulses(Photo: Anjana Rajbhandary)This wrist exercise targets the “gripping” muscles of the hands and fingers. It also strengthens the muscles of the hands, forearms, biceps, and chest. Also feel for the muscular contraction through your wrists, forearms, biceps, and chest.