People who may benefit from wrist-strengthening exercises include athletes such as boxers, gymnasts, and tennis players.

Workers at risk of carpal tunnel syndrome also may benefit from exercise to prevent injury.

Aphysical therapistcan teach you how to perform wrist exercises properly.

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you’re free to also use this stretch periodically during repetitive activities, such as typing.

An alternate exercise can be done without weights.

you might:

Need to Start Slowly?

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If this exercise is hard for you, do it without the dumbbell for a while.

As it becomes easier, try adding the weight back in.

Wrist flexion exercises can also be done without weights.

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Wristsupinationis the motion of turning your wrist over, so your palm is face-up.

This motion is performed by the biceps muscle in your upper arm and smaller muscles in the forearm.

You also can do the exercise, alone or in combination, without weights.

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Wrist-strengthening exercises may be a part of that physical therapy program.

A physical therapist can help you learn to properly perform these simple exercises.

Be sure to talk to your healthcare provider before beginning any exercise regimen.

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Physical therapist helping patient with a Wrist Pronation exercise

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