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Thera-Band Arm & Forearm Exercises

Created By: The Academy

Description:
These exercises target the arms & forearms for fitness or rehabilitation.

Instructions:
Use a Thera-Band resistance level that allows you to complete between 8 and 12 repetitions for 2 to 3 sets. If you are rehabilitating an injury, be sure and check with your healthcare provider for the appropriate resistance and repetitions.

Thera-Band Elbow Flexion (standing unilateral)

Thera-Band Elbow Flexion
Instructions:
Begin with one end of the band stabilized under your foot. Grasp the band with your elbow by your side, and tension on the band. Lift the band upward, keeping your wrist straight and elbow by your side. Hold and slowly return.

Thera-Band Elbow Extension in Standing

Thera-Band Elbow Extension in Standing
Instructions:
Securely attach one end of the band with a Door Anchor or Assist. Grasp the end of the band and take up the slack. Keep your elbow by your side as you extend your elbow. Hold and slowly return. Keep your back straight.

Thera-Band Wrist/Forearm Radial Deviation

Thera-Band Wrist Radial Deviation
Instructions:
Sit and secure the ends of the band under your feet, creating a loop in the middle. With your elbow stabilized on your thigh, grasp the middle loop of the band with thumb pointing upward. Keeping your elbow steady, move your wrist upward, hold and slowly return.
TIP: Keep your elbow in one position during the exercise; don’t use your elbow to complete the exercise.

Thera-Band Wrist/Forearm Ulnar Deviation

Thera-Band Wrist Ulnar Deviation
Instructions:
Sit and secure the ends of the band under your feet, creating a loop in the middle. With your elbow by your side, grasp the middle loop of the band with thumb pointing forward. Keeping your elbow steady, move your wrist backward, hold and slowly return.
TIP: Keep your elbow in one position during the exercise; don’t use your elbow to complete the exercise.

Thera-Band Wrist/Forearm Pronation

Thera-Band Wrist/Forearm Pronation
Instructions:
Sit and secure the ends of the band under your feet, creating a loop in the middle. With your elbows bent, stabilize your forearms on your thighs. Grasp the middle loop of the band with palm up. Turn your wrist downward, hold and slowly return.
TIP: Keep your elbow in one position during the exercise; don’t use your elbow to complete the exercise.

Thera-Band Wrist/Forearm Supination

Thera-Band Wrist Supination
Instructions:
Sit and secure the ends of the band under your feet, creating a loop in the middle. With your elbows bent, stabilize your forearms on your thighs. Grasp the middle loop of the band with palm down. Turn your wrist upward, hold and slowly return.
TIP: Keep your elbow in one position during the exercise; don’t use your elbow to complete the exercise.

Thera-Band Wrist Extension

Thera-Band Wrist Extension
Instructions:
Sit and secure the ends of the band under your feet, creating a loop in the middle. With your elbows bent, stabilize your forearm on your thigh. Grasp the middle loop of the band with palm down. Bend your wrist upward, hold at the top and slowly return.
TIP: Keep your elbow in one position during the exercise; don’t use your elbow to complete the exercise.

Thera-Band Wrist Flexion

Thera-Band Wrist Flexion
Instructions:
Sit and secure the ends of the band under your feet, creating a loop in the middle. With your elbows bent, stabilize your forearm on your thigh. Grasp the middle loop of the band with palm up. Bend your wrist upward, hold at the top and slowly return.
TIP: Keep your elbow in one position during the exercise; don’t use your elbow to complete the exercise.

Thera-Band Elbow Extension Kick Back

Thera-Band Bent Over Row
Instructions:
Begin with one leg slightly in front of the other. Stand on the end of the band with the front foot. Bend forward at the hips, keeping your back straight. Grasp end of band with shoulder extended and elbow bent. Pull band backward by extending elbow, keeping your shoulder extended as well. Hold and slowly return.
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Consult your healthcare provider before beginning this exercise program. If you experience any pain or difficulty with any exercises, stop and consult your healthcare provider. The Hygenic Corporation is not liable for any injuries incurred while using exercises or programs accessed via this website. User must wear suitable eye protection such as safety goggles to protect against possibility of eye injury as a result of the band or tube snapping towards the face if grip is lost or if the band or tube breaks.

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