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Wrist Supination (Flexibility)

This exercise is for your right hand and wrist. Switch sides for your left hand and wrist.

  1. Sit with your right arm against your body and elbow bent. Support your right elbow with your left hand.

  2. Hold your hand straight ahead, thumb up. Turn your hand to the right so your palm is up. Hold for 5 seconds. Then turn your hand back to the thumb-up position and relax.

  3. Repeat 10 times.

Woman doing wrist supination exercise.

Online Medical Reviewer: Stacey Wojcik MBA BSN RN
Online Medical Reviewer: Thomas N Joseph MD
Online Medical Reviewer: Trina Bellendir PT
Date Last Reviewed: 5/1/2022
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