side wrist pull stretch

A lower arms exercise targeting the forearms, performed with body weight.

side wrist pull stretch demonstration
side wrist pull stretch — demonstration

Body part

Lower Arms

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Forearms

Secondary muscles

Wrists, Hands

How to do side wrist pull stretch

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms extended in front of you.

  2. Extend your right arm out to the side, parallel to the ground, with your palm facing down.

  3. With your left hand, grab your right hand and gently pull it towards your body, feeling a stretch in your right forearm.

  4. Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, then release.

  5. Repeat on the other side.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Forearms

Secondary

WristsHands

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