Side Wrist Pull

The Side Wrist Pull is a beginner bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the Shoulders.

Muscles Worked

How to Do the Side Wrist Pull

1. 1This stretch works best standing. Cross your left arm over the midline of your body and hold the left wrist in your right hand down at the level of your hips. Start the stretch with a bent left arm.
2. 2Slowly straighten, pull, and lift it up to shoulder height, as pictured. Feel this stretch originate in your back, not your shoulders, and don't pull too hard on the shoulders joint. Switch sides.

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