Prayer Hands Wrist Stretch

Press your palms together at chest height in prayer position, then slowly lower your joined hands toward your waist while keeping palms pressed together to stretch the forearm flexors.

30s holdBeginnerSeatedNo equipment

How to do the Prayer Hands Wrist Stretch

  1. Press your palms together at chest height in prayer position.
  2. Then slowly lower your joined hands toward your waist while keeping palms pressed together to stretch the forearm flexors.

What it targets

Primary muscle groups: Forearms, Biceps.

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

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