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Stretch demonstrating Wrist extensor stretch

Wrists

Wrist extensor stretch

Mobility · Seated or standing

How to do it
Arm forward, elbow soft, palm down. Let the fingers point to the floor; with the other hand, ease the back of the hand toward you until the top of the forearm stretches. Stop before any tingling in the fingers.
Dose
25s · each side
What you should feel
The top of your forearm
Common mistake
Bouncing into the stretch.
Make it easier
Use less pressure from the other hand.
Avoid this movement if
You have a flare of wrist tendon pain.

Stop this movement if it causes sharp or worsening pain, numbness, weakness or dizziness.

Why it's here

The other side of the forearm, which does the work of lifting fingers off keys all day.

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Routines with this move