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Pronation Supination ROM

BeginnerMobilityTier T0
Pronation Supination ROM

Turn your palm up (supination) and down (pronation). Essential for daily tasks like turning doorknobs and using tools.

Targets: Wrist
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

2

Sets

12

Reps / Time

30 sec

Rest

2 each way

Tempo

Step-by-Step Guide

Set up

  • Sit or stand comfortably
  • Bend elbow to 90 degrees
  • Keep elbow tucked at your side
  1. Pronation Supination ROM - Step 1 of 5: Start with palm facing up

    Step 1 of 5

    Start with palm facing up

  2. Pronation Supination ROM - Step 2 of 5: Slowly rotate until palm faces down

    Step 2 of 5

    Slowly rotate until palm faces down

  3. Pronation Supination ROM - Step 3 of 5: Hold for 1 second

    Step 3 of 5

    Hold for 1 second

  4. Pronation Supination ROM - Step 4 of 5: Slowly rotate back until palm faces up

    Step 4 of 5

    Slowly rotate back until palm faces up

  5. Pronation Supination ROM - Step 5 of 5: Keep elbow still throughout

    Step 5 of 5

    Keep elbow still throughout

Breathing

  • Breathe normally
  • Stay relaxed

Form Cues

  • Only forearm moves
  • Keep elbow at side
  • Don't twist shoulder
  • Smooth controlled motion

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Moving the whole arm
  • Letting elbow drift away
  • Twisting shoulder
  • Moving too fast

Safety Information

Avoid if recent forearm fracture. Caution with DRUJ instability symptoms.

Progressions

Hold a hammer for added challenge

Regressions

Reduce range if painful