Wrist Flexion (Strength)

Follow this step-by-step strength exercise for your wrist.

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This exercise is written for your right wrist. Switch sides for your left wrist.

  1. Sit in a chair next to a table. Rest your right forearm on the table, with your elbow bent at about 90 degrees. Hang your right wrist off the edge of the table, palm up. Keep your wrist in a straight, neutral position (not bent up or down). Hold a hand weight in your right hand. Your healthcare provider will tell you what size weight to use.

  2. Keep your forearm in place and bend your wrist upward to lift the weight. Hold for 2 seconds, or as instructed.

  3. Slowly lower the hand weight back down.

  4. Repeat 5 times, or as instructed.

Woman sitting in chair with arm on table doing wrist flexion exercise with hand weight.

While doing this exercise:

  • Do not grip the weight too firmly.

  • Move slowly and carefully. Maintain control of your hand weight at all times.