Side Wrist Pull

The Side Wrist Pull is a beginner none (bodyweight) exercise that works the Shoulders. Follow the steps below.

Target musclesShoulders
EquipmentNone (Bodyweight)
LevelBeginner

How to do the Side Wrist Pull

  1. This stretch works best standing.
  2. 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.
  3. Start the stretch with a bent left arm.Slowly straighten, pull, and lift it up to shoulder height, as pictured.
  4. Feel this stretch originate in your back, not your shoulders, and don't pull too hard on the shoulders joint.
  5. Switch sides.

Recommended sets & reps

SetRepsRest
Set 112 reps30s rest
Set 210 reps30s rest
Set 38 reps30s rest
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Instructions adapted from wger.de under CC BY-SA 4.0. Compiled by FitBot Coach.