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Wrist bends up and down, illustrated in 3 steps
Sit or stand tall. Bend your elbow and hold your forearm still with your wrist straight.

Wrists

Wrist bends up and down

A simple move for your wrists and forearms, done sitting down or standing up. About 30 seconds each side.

Position
Seated, Standing
Equipment
None
Time
About 30 seconds each side
Works
wrists and forearms

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How to do wrist bends up and down

  1. Set

    Sit or stand tall. Bend your elbow and hold your forearm still with your wrist straight.

  2. 1

    Bend your hand back and up at the wrist.

  3. 2

    Bend your hand forward and down at the wrist.

  4. 3

    Return your wrist to the straight position.

  5. Switch sides and repeat.

Take care. Move only within a comfortable, pain-free range. Do not force the movement.

Gentle movement guidance, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

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