These easy wrist stretches will increase flexibility and help lower the risk of injury.

 

- Praying position stretches:
1. While standing, place your palms together in front of your face and have your elbows touch each other.
(Make sure your arms are touching each other from the tips of your fingers to your elbows!).
2. With your palms pressed together, slowly spread your elbows apart. Do this while lowering your hands to waist height. Stop when your hands are in front of your belly button or you feel the stretch.
3.Hold the stretch for 10 to 30 seconds, then repeat.

 

- Extended arm:
1.Extend your arm with your palm facing up toward the ceiling.
With your free hand, gently press your fingers down toward the floor.
2. Gently pull your fingers back toward your body. Hold for 10 to 30 seconds.
3. Repeat both stretches with the other arm. You should cycle through the stretches two or three times with each arm.
4. Repeat the whole process with your palm facing down.

 

- Clenched fists:
1. While seated, place your open hands on your thighs with palms up. Close your hands slowly into fists. Do not clench too tightly.
2. With your forearms touching your legs, raise your fists off of your legs and back toward your body, bending at the wrist.
3. Hold for 10 seconds. Lower your fists and slowly open your fingers wide.
4. Repeat 10 times.