Exercise

Wrist Circles

Also known as: wrist rotations, wrist mobility circles, wrist warmup circles

Wrist Circles is a isolation exercise for the forearms. Main target: forearm flexors and forearm extensors. No equipment needed — just your bodyweight.

EquipmentBodyweight

TypeIsolation

MovementPull

CategoryStretching

Muscles worked

Primary

Forearm flexors Forearm extensors

How to do it

Start by standing straight with your feet being shoulder width apart from each other. Elevate your arms to the side of you until they are fully extended and parallel to the floor at a height that is evenly aligned with your shoulders. Tip: Your torso and arms should form the letter "T: Your palms should be facing down. This is the starting position.
Keeping your entire body stationary except for the wrists, begin to rotate both wrists forward in a circular motion. Tip: Pretend that you are trying to draw circles by using your hands as the brush. Breathe normally as you perform this exercise.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.