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Forearm, Wrist, and Arm Circles
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- HOW: In a standing position with your arms at your side and your shoulder blades squeezed back, bend your elbows and rotate your arms out to the side as far as you can. From here, face your palms forward, point your fingers facing back as far as you can extend them, and extend your wrist back. After this, bring your arms up putting your thumb in your hand making a fist as you point your palms to the front while bringing your arms back to the starting position. Do these in a controlled, continuous motion.
- FEEL: You should feel a stretch in your wrist, arm, and finger muscles.
- COMPENSATION: Keep your shoulder blades engaged. Don’t cut each motion short, perform as much as you can for each.
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