I broke a bone in my wrist (Scaphoid) about 3 wks ago and have a cast on my hand. A couple more weeks before I go back for a follow up x-ray, and then hopefully, work on rehabbing this thing. Man, it’s a struggle trying to do things with only one hand? It’s easy to underestimate the importance of that opposable thumb. 
Anyway, I recently picked up a Wahoo Kicker Move and have the bike setup on that. Since, it is not really possible for me to use one hand for holding onto or resting on the bars without causing other issues, I’m stuck in either TT position (forearms on bar tops) or sitting upright. Neither are comfortable to maintain for long periods. What TrainerRoad workouts should I target? And, what duration? Off the bike, I’ve focused on lunges, squats, caff-raises, abs and some neck work. Other upper body work is also out 
Thanks for any recommendations or advice!
Does your bike have an integrated system? If not, I would look at ways to make a TT position comfortable for you…this will likely mean a more upright, and perhaps shorter, stem. And I would put arm rests on the bar, as well vs. just resting on the bars themselves.
You can also try raising your front wheel…I can sit in my TT position for hours outside, but need to prop the front wheel up when on the trainer. Otherwise it is uncomfortable after about 10 minutes.
Yeah, it’s a Trek Madone with an integrated system. Good suggestion otherwise.
Oh gosh, I’m so sorry. That is such a bummer.
I think this is a case of simply doing what you can at the moment. Maintaining fitness might be the goal until you are more comfortable on the bike again. The good news is that established fitness takes comparatively little to maintain compared to what it took to build.
I’d suggest you schedule a Training Plan with Plan Builder so that your training still has direction. For the moment, don’t worry if you need to cut the workout short, reduce the intensity, or choose an Alternate. What workouts you can manage at the moment will be a matter trial and error.
Your Training Plan will adapt to keep you progressing in the best way you can right now. A little goes a long way. Be patient with your body 
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Thanks Sarah, I kind-of figured it would be a matter of just figuring out what I can do. So far, it seems like short endurance workouts, in the 1 - 1.5 hr. range are about all the body wants to tolerate position & wrist wise. I’ve just had to pump up their intensity a bit.
Exactly, listen to your body. It knows best in this case 
. You’ll gradually be able to handle more and more. Soon enough, this will all be behind you!
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