Wrist Extension (Strength)
This exercise is written for your right forearm and wrist. Switch sides for your left forearm and wrist.
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Sit in a chair. Hold a hand weight in your right hand. Your healthcare provider will tell you what size of hand weight to use.
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Lean your forearm on your thigh or a table. Hang your wrist off the end of your knee or edge of the table, palm down.
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Keep your forearm in place and bend your wrist upward. Lift the hand weight as high as you can.
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Slowly lower the hand weight back down.
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Repeat 5 times, or as instructed.
Online Medical Reviewer:
Stacey Wojcik MBA BSN RN
Online Medical Reviewer:
Thomas N Joseph MD
Online Medical Reviewer:
Trina Bellendir PT
Date Last Reviewed:
6/1/2022
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