Example exercises
4. Wrist exercises
4.2. Wrist extension with or without weight
Wrist extension with or without weight
Movements strengthened: Wrist extension strength.
Suitable for: 3-5/5 wrist extension strength.
Instructions:
- Person sitting or standing with elbow by their side and palm facing downwards
- Person bends their wrist slowly towards them, hold for 3 seconds and then slowly lower back down
- Repeat 10 times
- Person can also hold a small weight in the hand when doing this to increase resistance
Where this movement should be felt:
Person should feel this in their posterior wrist and forearm muscles.