Sore or stiff wrists? Try this:
Seated Wrist Flexion and Extension
Flexion and extension wrist stretches target the forearm muscles that move the wrist and fingers. They are essential for desk workers who type or use a mouse for long periods. Movement breaks like this are mandatory to keep your wrists healthy and avoid repetitive strain injuries and carpal tunnel.
Key Body Areas:
Forearms
Wrists
How to Do Seated Wrist Flexion and Extension:
- Sit tall and extend your right arm straight out in front of you at shoulder height, palm facing down.
- **Flexion (stretches forearm extensors):** Let fingertips point down. Use the other hand to gently add pressure until you feel a mild stretch along the top of the forearm.
- Hold for 15 seconds.
- **Extension (stretches forearm flexors):** Turn palm up, let fingertips point down and gently add pressure until you feel a stretch along the underside of the forearm.
- Hold for 15 seconds.
- Repeat on the left arm.
Modifications for Seated Wrist Flexion and Extension:
- decreaseBend the elbow a bit or rest the forearm on a desk and use less pressure.
Type: passive StretchDifficulty: beginnerPosition: seatedMuscles Stretched:Forearm Flexors • Forearm Extensors
