Standing wrist stretch

This stretch increases and maintains flexibility in your wrists and forearms. To do this stretch, follow these steps:

1. Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart.
2. Hold your arms straight and lift them slightly out in front of your body, your hands at about the level of your hips, palms facing each other (see Figure 1).
3. As you exhale, rotate your thumbs downward as if you were turning two knob handles (see Figure 2).
4. Continue rotating as far as you can for about 30 seconds.

It may be more comfortable for you to hold this stretch for a few seconds and then repeat several times instead of just holding for the full 30 seconds.
A few do’s and don’t for this stretch:

• Do stand up tall with good posture.
• Do keep your elbows slightly bent.
• Don’t tense or lift your shoulders.
• Don’t hold your breath.
• Don’t lock your elbows.