Exercise: A Guide from the National Institute On Aging

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 Wrist Stretch


Illustration of the Wrist Stretching exercisePress your hands together, elbows down. Raise your elbows as nearly parallel to the floor as possible, while keeping your hands together. Hold for 10 to 30 seconds. Repeat 3 to 5 times.

Summary:

  1. Place hands together, in praying position.
  2. Slowly raise elbows so arms are parallel to ground, keeping hands flat against each other.
  3. Hold position for 10 to 30 seconds.
  4. Repeat 3 to 5 times.