Wrist stretch
Also called forearm stretch, wrist flexor stretch
- Works
- Forearm and grip · wrist and finger flexors
- Needs
- No equipment
Setup
Stand or sit. Hold one arm straight in front of you, palm facing away.
Steps
- With the other hand, gently draw your fingers back toward you.
- Hold for half the time you chose.
- Turn the palm down and gently press the back of the hand toward you.
- Hold for the rest of the time, then change hands.
Breathing
Breathe slowly. Let each breath out take you a little further, without forcing it.
Where you feel it
Along the inside, then the outside, of your forearm.
Common mistakes
- Bending the elbow.
- Pulling hard on the fingers.
When to stop
Stop if you feel sharp pain, pain in a joint, dizziness or numbness.
Stop if you feel tingling in your fingers.