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Wrist Circles
Wrist Circles is a beginner stretching exercise using body only. It works the forearms.
beginnerbody onlypull movementisolationstretching
- Main muscles
- forearms
How to do it
- Start by standing straight with your feet being shoulder width apart from each other. Elevate your arms to the side of you until they are fully extended and parallel to the floor at a height that is evenly aligned with your shoulders. Tip: Your torso and arms should form the letter "T: Your palms should be facing down. This is the starting position.
- Keeping your entire body stationary except for the wrists, begin to rotate both wrists forward in a circular motion. Tip: Pretend that you are trying to draw circles by using your hands as the brush. Breathe normally as you perform this exercise.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Similar exercises
- Kneeling Forearm Stretch · other, beginner
General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).