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wrist extension stretch with elbow extended - beginner Upper Body exercise
  • Upper Body
  • beginner

wrist extension stretch with elbow extended

stretch forearm flexors by extending wrist with straight elbow while opposite hand applies gentle overpressure

Starting position
standing
Joints
elbow, wrist
Muscles
forearm flexors, wrist flexors
Goal
mobility, stretching
Type
active assisted, passive

How it is done

Stand and elevate the arm to 90 degrees and keep the elbow straight. Move the palm towards the ceiling and place the other hand on top of the palm. With the pressing hand move the underlying hand towards the ceiling with fingers straight. Feel the stretch under the forearm, Hold and relax.

Nothing here is a prescription. Your physiotherapist decides which of these are yours, and when.

The plan starts with an assessment.