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Supination Isometric

BeginnerStrengthTier T0
Supination Isometric

Try to rotate your forearm palm-up against resistance without moving. Targets the supinator muscles.

Targets: Elbow
Muscles: Pronators, Supinators

Stop if

Choose an easier exercise if pain reaches 6 out of 10 or becomes sharp. Stop and rest if pain reaches 8 out of 10.

This is the general ClapMove rule. This exercise has no extra stop rule of its own.

  • Pain 6 out of 10 or more: choose an easier exercise.
  • Pain 8 out of 10 or more: stop and rest.

Equipment needed

  • Works at home
  • Works at the gym

none

Home Options

  • bodyweight

Dosage

1

Sets

30 sec

Reps / Time

45 sec

Rest

hold 20-30 seconds

Tempo

Step-by-Step Guide

Set up

  • Sit with elbow bent at 90 degrees
  • Keep elbow at your side
  • Make a fist
  • Grasp your fist with other hand
  1. No image for this step. Follow the written instruction.

    Step 1 of 5

    Try to rotate forearm to turn palm up

  2. No image for this step. Follow the written instruction.

    Step 2 of 5

    Other hand blocks the rotation

  3. No image for this step. Follow the written instruction.

    Step 3 of 5

    Build to moderate pressure

  4. No image for this step. Follow the written instruction.

    Step 4 of 5

    Hold for 20-30 seconds

  5. No image for this step. Follow the written instruction.

    Step 5 of 5

    Rest and repeat

Breathing

  • Breathe normally
  • Stay relaxed

Form Cues

  • Keep elbow still
  • Only rotation effort, no movement
  • Moderate pressure
  • Stay relaxed

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Elbow moving
  • Actually rotating
  • Using shoulder muscles
  • Tensing up everywhere

Safety Information

Safe for most elbow conditions. Keep pain under 3/10.

Progressions

Increase force or hold time

Regressions

Use less force