Side Wrist Pull

Muscle Groups

Primary Muscles:

shoulders

Secondary Muscles:

forearms lats

Exercise Demonstration

Demonstration of Side Wrist Pull exercise showing proper form and technique Alternative demonstration of Side Wrist Pull exercise

Description:

This stretch works best standing. Cross your left arm over the midline of your body and hold the left wrist in your right hand down at the level of your hips. Start the stretch with a bent left arm. Slowly straighten, pull, and lift it up to shoulder height, as pictured. Feel this stretch originate in your back, not your shoulders, and don't pull too hard on the shoulders joint. Switch sides.

Exercise Information

Category: stretching
Level: beginner
Force Type: static
Mechanic: isolation