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Wrist Roller
Roll a weighted rope up and down using wrist rotation. Comprehensive forearm strengthener using both extension and flexion.
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
No equipment needed
No equipment? Try: DIY with dowel and rope
Dosage
3
Sets
3
Reps / Time
60 sec
Rest
continuous rolling
Tempo
Step-by-Step Guide
Set up
- Hold wrist roller bar with both hands at shoulder height
- Arms straight out in front
- Weight hangs below on rope
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Step 1 of 5
Rotate wrists to roll the rope up
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Step 2 of 5
Wind weight all the way up
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Step 3 of 5
Pause briefly
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Step 4 of 5
Reverse rotation to lower weight down
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Step 5 of 5
Control the lowering
Breathing
- Breathe steadily throughout
- Don't hold breath
Form Cues
- Only wrists move, arms stay still
- Alternate hands rolling
- Control the lowering
- Keep arms up throughout
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Arms dropping down
- Rolling too fast
- Not completing full roll
- Using shoulders instead of wrists
Safety Information
Avoid early in severe tendon conditions. Good for advanced forearm conditioning.
Progressions
Add more weight or increase rolls
Regressions
Use lighter weight or roll with arms down
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