Summary:

A simple strength exercise for the flexors of the wrist

Description:

• sitting with the forearm supported by the thigh (palm face-up), hand gently closed into a fist
• slowly flex (lift) the hand bending only from the wrist
• then slowly extend (drop) the wrist
• repeat as instructed
• the exercise can be progressed by adding either elastic resistance or a small weight
• NOTE: doing this exercise with the elbow straight, but still supported underneath, will tension the longer wrist flexors more

Tags: wrist flexion, flexors, common flexor origin, CFO, golfer's, golfer, golf elbow, carpi radialis longus, brevis, digitorum, strength, strengthening