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Seated Wrist Rotation

Improve wrist flexibility & forearm health with seated wrist rotations. Simple, effective, & can be done anywhere!

The Seated Wrist Rotation mainly works the forearms, with help from the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.

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Seated Wrist Rotation Muscles Worked

Primary

Inner Forearm (wrist flexors); Top Forearm (wrist extensors)

Secondary

Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Obliques

How to do the Seated Wrist Rotation

Seated Wrist Rotation for Forearms

Positioning:

  1. Sit Comfortably: Find a comfortable seated position on the floor, keeping your back straight. You can sit cross-legged or in a simple seated position with your legs extended in front of you.

  2. Hand Position: Place your hands together in a prayer position at the center of your chest. Your palms should be touching, with your fingers pointing upwards.

Movement:

  1. Wrist Rotation: Begin by slowly rotating your wrists outward, keeping your elbows close to your body. Make sure to move from the wrists, not the forearms.

  2. Complete a Circle: Move your wrists in a circular motion, turning them clockwise for several repetitions, then switch to counterclockwise.

  3. Breathe: Inhale deeply as you rotate your wrists and exhale as you return to the starting position.

  4. Repetitions: Aim for about 8-10 rotations in each direction.

Tips:

  • Keep your shoulders relaxed and avoid tensing them.

  • Focus on a smooth and controlled movement to increase flexibility and reduce tension in your forearms.

  • If you feel any discomfort, reduce the range of motion gradually.

Conclusion:

Finish the exercise by returning your hands to the prayer position at your chest, taking a moment to breathe before lowering your hands to your knees.

Seated Wrist Rotation FAQs

What muscles does the Seated Wrist Rotation work?

The Seated Wrist Rotation mainly works the forearms, with help from the core. The main muscles are the wrist flexors and wrist extensors.

What equipment do you need for the Seated Wrist Rotation?

None. The Seated Wrist Rotation is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.

What are some Seated Wrist Rotation variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Forearm Supination, Kneeling Wrist Sinker, Outward Wrist Stretch with Clasped Finger and Palm Up-Down Rotation.

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