LIFESTYLE

Exercises to strengthen your wrists

By Apurva P

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Make it a wrist day

Doing wrist exercises can improve muscle movement and flexibility- especially for those who type frequently. Here is a list of simple exercises for your wrists.

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Opening and closing fists

Take the arm wrestle posture, and make a fist. Open your fist and extend your fingers. Then make a fist again. Repeat this 10 times on each arm.

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Wrist curls

This exercise can be done with a dumbbell or with body resistance. Sit and curl your wrist up 10 times on each arm while keeping your arm and shoulder still. 

4

Prayer stretch

Stand in prayer position with fingertips up and palms just below your chin. Lower them with fingers together, until you feel a stretch. Hold it for 30 seconds. Repeat 4 times.

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Rotations

This exercise involves rotating your palms up and down while holding your arms at a 90-degree angle and palms facing down. It can be done with or without weights.

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Squeeze balls

This is a simple exercise that can be done while sitting or standing. Squeeze a tennis ball or stress ball and hold it with palms facing up. Repeat 10 times in each hand.

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