Wrist Flexor Eccentrics
elbow forearm exercises Wrist Flexors
Eccentric loading for wrist flexors to promote tendon adaptation.
Execution
- Support forearm with palm up and hold a light dumbbell
- Use the opposite hand to assist into wrist flexion
- Slowly lower into wrist extension over 3-5 seconds
- 2-3 sets of 8-12 reps
Cues
- Control the lowering phase
- Keep elbow stable
Common Errors
- Fast lowering
- Using the shoulder to lift
Progressions
- Increase load
- Add concentric phase
Related Patterns
- pain with grip
- elbow valgus control