Form cues
- Keep arm straight
- Pull gently
- Relax shoulder
- Keep hips squared
Exercise
Side Wrist Pull Stretch
Lower arms, body weight
A standing or seated stretch for the wrist and forearm, involving lateral arm extension and gentle pulling.
Target: forearms. Also works: deltoids, latissimus dorsi.
This one is filed as mobility. It shows in warm-up and cool-down, and in search.
Steps
- Stand or sit tall.
- Extend one arm overhead or outward.
- Hold your wrist with the opposite hand.
- Pull gently toward one side.
- Hold, then switch sides.
Common mistakes
- Pulling too hard
- Locking elbow
- Shrugging shoulder
Breathing
Exhale as you stretch, inhale to reset or switch sides.
In the app, search for Side Wrist Pull Stretch and add it to a workout.