Wrist Extensor Rock Back

Exercise Overview

The wrist extensor rock back is an exercise to stretch the common wrist extensor muscles. Start by going onto your knees and place the back of your hand on the floor with your fingers pointing towards your legs. Keep the fingers on the floor and slowly load the wrists by rocking the body towards your heels. Stay within a pain free range and hold for up to 20 seconds. Rock back and rest for 10 seconds before repeating.

Muscles Involved

Wrist JointCommon wrist extensorsextensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB)extensor digitorumextensor digiti minimiextensor carpi ulnaris

Related Conditions

Wrist ImpingementTFCC Teartennis elbowposterior interosseous nerve entrapmentwrist extensor tendinitis

Equipment Needed

No equipment needed

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