wrist circles

Hand pivot warmup

Wrist circles are a simple stretching exercise in which you rotate your hands in circular motions at the wrist joint.

Typically performed as a warmup before physical activity or to relieve stiffness from repetitive tasks like typing: Do a few wrist circles before we start.

The movement can go clockwise, counterclockwise, or alternate.

Opposites
body part targeted

wrist circlesankle circles

Rotational joint exercise

hip circles · arm circles · finger stretches · toe touches · torso twists

movement pattern

wrist circleswrist locks

Holds controlling arm joints

exercise intensity/purpose

wrist circleswrist curls

Forearm strengthening movement

deadlifts · farmer's walks

Family

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Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G