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wrist extension isometric 1 - beginner Upper Body exercise
  • Upper Body
  • beginner

wrist extension isometric 1

isometric wrist extension performed in sitting with self-resistance against downward force

Starting position
sitting
Joints
wrist
Muscles
extensor carpi radialis, extensor carpi ulnaris, wrist extensors
Equipment
chair
Goal
postural correction, stability
Type
resisted, isometric

How it is done

Sit on the chair, rest the forearm on the arm rest and hand is off the arm rest such that palm facing towards floor making a fist. Place another hand on the top of the fist, move the hand towards the ceiling, against the resistance of other hand. Lower the hand to starting position and repeat.

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

The plan starts with an assessment.