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Lateral Shoulder Quadruped Wrist & Rock

The Lateral Shoulder Quadruped Wrist & Rock mainly works the forearms. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.

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Optional Equipment

Yoga Mat
Yoga Mat

Lateral Shoulder Quadruped Wrist & Rock Muscles Worked

Primary

Inner Forearm (wrist flexors)

Secondary

Top Forearm (wrist extensors)

How to do the Lateral Shoulder Quadruped Wrist & Rock

Setup

  • Begin on a yoga mat in a quadruped position (all fours).

  • Place both palms flat on the floor directly under your shoulders.

  • Crucial: Position your hands so that your fingers are pointing backwards, towards your knees.

Movement

  • From this starting position, slowly and gently rock your hips backward toward your heels.

  • Keep your palms firmly against the floor throughout the entire movement.

  • Go only as far as you feel a comfortable stretch in the forearms and wrists.

  • Hold the stretch momentarily, then rock forward back to the starting position.

  • Continue this rocking motion rhythmically for the duration of the set.

Lateral Shoulder Quadruped Wrist & Rock FAQs

What muscles does the Lateral Shoulder Quadruped Wrist & Rock work?

The Lateral Shoulder Quadruped Wrist & Rock mainly works the forearms. The main muscles are the wrist flexors.

What equipment do you need for the Lateral Shoulder Quadruped Wrist & Rock?

None. The Lateral Shoulder Quadruped Wrist & Rock is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.

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