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Forearms · Beginner

Side Wrist Pull Stretch

Straight-arm wrist-extensor stretch performed with the palm down and the wrist gently flexed.

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Side Wrist Pull Stretch demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

Forearms

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × time

2 × 30 sec

Rest

15 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand tall and extend one arm to the side at shoulder height with the elbow straight.
  2. 02Turn the palm downward and gently flex the wrist so the fingers point toward the floor.
  3. 03Use the opposite hand to draw the fingers slightly inward toward the body.
  4. 04Keep the shoulder down and stop at a mild stretch through the wrist and forearm without numbness or sharp discomfort.
  5. 05Hold while breathing normally, release slowly, and switch arms.

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