How to Do Standing Wrist Rotations

A beginner-friendly forearm and wrist mobility exercise that targets the wrist flexors and extensors while improving joint flexibility, reducing stiffness, and helping prevent overuse injuries in the hands and forearms.

Exercise Details

Level

Beginner

Primary Skill

Mobility

Correct Form

1. Start standing with feet shoulder-width apart, arms relaxed at your sides.
2. Interlace your fingers in front of you at shoulder height.
3. Rotate your wrists in a circular motion a few times in one direction.
4. Then, rotate your wrists in the opposite direction for a few more rotations.

Common Mistakes

Don’t rush the rotations; perform them slowly to ensure a full range of motion.

Pro Tips

1. Focus on isolating the movement in your wrists.
2. Keep your shoulders relaxed and down, away from your ears.

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