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Arm Exercises
Wrist Extension
START FINISH
START
• Grasp the Hand Grips,
palm facing down, keeping
your elbows flared slightly
to the side, elbows bent
approximately 90°.
• Slowly curl the back of your
fists backward towards your
forearms.
• Stop when wrists are 90°
from forearms or when you
experience discomfort.
• Slowly return to the Start
position.
FINISH
Muscles worked:
Forearms
Position:
Standing—facing outward. Seat
removed.
Accessory:
Short Hand Grips
Pulleys / Adjustable Arm
Position:
Squat Frame Pulleys / 0
Success Tips
• Keep your knees slightly bent and
feet on Platform.
• Move slowly and keep tension in the
back of the forearms at all times.
• Keep your chest lifted, trunk muscles
tightened, and a very slight arch in
your lower back.
• You may perform this exercise one
arm at a time to make it easier
to focus and isolate the back of
your forearms, or with both arms
simultaneously to save time.
Wrist Curl — Wrist Flexion
START FINISH
START
• Reach down and grasp the
Hand Grips, palms facing
forward, fingertips down.
• Straighten, keeping your
upper arms and elbows by
your sides, elbows loose.
• Bend your elbows 90°, palms
up, and maintain that position
throughout the entire
exercise.
• With your upper arms
stationary and your elbows at
your sides, slowly curl your
fists toward the front of your
forearms.
• Keeping your forearms still,
slowly let your fists return to
the Start position.
FINISH
Muscles worked:
Biceps; Forearms
Position:
Standing—facing outward. Seat
removed.
Accessory:
Short Hand Grips
Pulleys / Adjustable Arm
Position:
Squat Frame Pulleys / 0
Success Tips
• Keep your chest lifted, trunk muscles
tight and a very slight arch in your
lower back.
• Move slowly, keeping tension in the
front of your forearms at all times.
• Do not increase or decrease the
bend in your elbow during this
exercise—keep all motion in the
wrist.
• Do not rock your body back and
forth during wrist motion.