Part 3: Let's look at wrists & forearms

If forearm rotation is limited this range of motion is limited due to tightness up in the forearms or a previous wrist injury we may often be needing to create range elsewhere i.e. from the fingers or higher up from the elbow.

 

There are many ways to address this rotational deficit and it is important to determine why it is there in the first place, this is where a climbing health professional can help!

 

Wrist rotations with band

Tip: Starting with working through comfortable ranges for 3x 6-8 repetitions (make sure you rest your elbow on something)

 

Wrist extension with KB

Wrist extension strength creates a stable base for all of our gripping to take place from. If we are lacking strength here, we are going to be placing extra loading on our fingers.

 

This KB exercise builds static wrist extension strength, choose a weight where you can best maintain form for 3x 6-8 reps moving through a comfortable range

 

 

 

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