How to Do Side Wrist Pull Stretch

Side Wrist Pull Stretch is a forearms exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Forearms

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Side Wrist Pull Stretch

  1. 01Extend one arm forward at shoulder height with the palm facing the body and fingers pointing down.
  2. 02Use the opposite hand to grasp the back of the hand and gently pull it toward the forearm.
  3. 03Keep the elbow of the stretching arm fully locked to isolate the wrist joint.
  4. 04Hold the tension for the specified time while keeping the shoulders relaxed and down.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Side Wrist Pull Stretch

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Rotate the thumb of the stretching hand downward to target different fibers of the forearm extensors.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Side Wrist Pull Stretch questions

What muscles does Side Wrist Pull Stretch work?

Side Wrist Pull Stretch is catalogued as a forearms exercise in A90 Training Club, with the forearms as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Side Wrist Pull Stretch correctly?

Extend one arm forward at shoulder height with the palm facing the body and fingers pointing down. Use the opposite hand to grasp the back of the hand and gently pull it toward the forearm. Keep the elbow of the stretching arm fully locked to isolate the wrist joint. Hold the tension for the specified time while keeping the shoulders relaxed and down.

What is the A90 coach tip for Side Wrist Pull Stretch?

Rotate the thumb of the stretching hand downward to target different fibers of the forearm extensors.

Is Side Wrist Pull Stretch suitable for beginners?

Side Wrist Pull Stretch is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Side Wrist Pull Stretch?

No. Side Wrist Pull Stretch is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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