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Wrist Circles

Wrist Circles is a beginner isolation bodyweight stretching that mainly works your forearms.

💪 Forearms🏋️ Bodyweight📈 Beginner🔗 Isolation🎯 2-3 holds of 20-30 seconds per side

How to do the wrist circles

Start by standing straight with your feet being shoulder width apart from each other. Elevate your arms to the side of you until they are fully extended and parallel to the floor at a height that is evenly aligned with your shoulders. Tip: Your torso and arms should form the letter "T: Your palms should be facing down. This is the starting position.
Keeping your entire body stationary except for the wrists, begin to rotate both wrists forward in a circular motion. Tip: Pretend that you are trying to draw circles by using your hands as the brush. Breathe normally as you perform this exercise.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Primary: Forearms

Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds without bouncing, 2-3 times per side. Stretch after training or on rest days.

Exercises that train the same main muscle.

What muscles does the wrist circles work?

It mainly works your forearms.

How many sets and reps of wrist circles should I do?

Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds without bouncing, 2-3 times per side. Stretch after training or on rest days.

Is the wrist circles good for beginners?

Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.