Wrist extension (Strength)

Wrist extension (Strength)

What you should feel?? When performed correctly, you will feel the muscles in your wrist and forearm working. These muscles tend to burn a lot when fatigued which is a good sign they are working.

Instructions:

  • Place your arm on the edge of a table with your wrist hanging over the edge
  • Extend your wrist up whilst keeping your forearm in the same position
  • Prevent your hand from twisting and continue going through a full range of motion each rep
  • You will start to feel the muscles of the forearm burn if you are doing it correctly
  • Continue for the agreed amount of sets and reps

Main muscles targeted:

  • Wrist extensors

Main benefits:

This exercise is a rehabilitation exercise specifically for the muscles of the wrist and forearm.