Reverse Prayer Hands

Bring both hands behind your back, press palms together pointing fingers upward toward your spine, and hold to feel the stretch in the biceps, wrists, and forearms.

30s holdIntermediateStandingNo equipment

How to do the Reverse Prayer Hands

  1. Bring both hands behind your back.
  2. Press palms together pointing fingers upward toward your spine.
  3. And hold to feel the stretch in the biceps.
  4. Wrists.
  5. And forearms.

What it targets

Primary muscle groups: Biceps, Forearms, Shoulders.

Commonly included in conservative-care programs for: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow.

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