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wrist extension namastey stretch - beginner Upper Body exercise
  • Upper Body
  • beginner

wrist extension namastey stretch

prayer position stretch pressing palms together and sliding downward to stretch wrist extensors and forearm flexors.

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

How it is done

Stand/Sit, bend the elbow such that hands touching each other with palms facing each other. Press the palms against each other and slide down towards feet. Feel for the stretch in front of forearm. Release the press and repeat.

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

The plan starts with an assessment.