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Elbow/Wrist

Eccentric Wrist Extension

Slow lowering of the wrist against a light weight for lateral elbow tendon loading.

  • Tendon loading
  • Eccentric

Standard dose

Sets
2–3
Reps / hold
10–12
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Form cues

  • Lower slowly; use a light weight

How to do it

Follow the steps in order. Move in a comfortable range unless your provider said otherwise.

  1. Sit with the forearm supported, wrist off the edge, palm down, light weight in hand.
  2. Use the other hand to help lift the weight up.
  3. Slowly lower the wrist down over 3–4 seconds with the working arm alone.