Half Wrist Rotation Holds

Exercise Overview

This is a strengthening exercise for the wrist and forearm. Support your forearm with a bench, table or chair. Grip onto one end of a small weight while the hand hangs off the edge of the bench. Hold the weight at a 45 degree angle for up to 5 seconds, then rotate the wrist to hold the weight at a 135 degree angle. Hold for 5 seconds and alternate sides & repeat as necessary.

Muscles Involved

SupinatorPronator TeresCommon Wrist FlexorsCommon Wrist Extensors

Related Conditions

Dynamic Wrist InstabilityTennis ElbowGolfer’s ElbowTFCC TearWrist ImpingementPronator Teres SyndromePosterior Interosseous Nerve EntrapmentDe Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

Equipment Needed

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