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Wrists and forearms

Wrist and Forearm Stretch

  • 20 seconds each side
  • Standing
  • No equipment

Eases tight forearms from typing or gripping.

Illustration of the wrist and forearm stretch: straighten one arm in front of you
Wrist and Forearm Stretch, as shown in the Stretch Minute app

How to do it

  1. Straighten one arm in front of you.
  2. With the other hand, gently bend the wrist back.
  3. Hold for 20 seconds on each side, then switch, breathing slowly.

At a glance

Hold20 seconds on each side (3 seconds to switch)
PositionStanding
Body areaWrists and forearms
EquipmentNone
What it doesEases tight forearms from typing or gripping.

In these routines

Stretch gently and stop if anything hurts. Stretch Minute is not medical advice. If you are injured, pregnant or have a medical condition, check with a doctor first.

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