Wrist side bends, illustrated in 3 steps
Sit or stand tall. Hold your forearm still with your palm down and wrist straight.

Wrists

Wrist side bends

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 side bends

  1. Set

    Sit or stand tall. Hold your forearm still with your palm down and wrist straight.

  2. 1

    Move your hand toward the thumb side at the wrist.

  3. 2

    Move your hand toward the little-finger side 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.

Illustration drawn for Desk Gym.