Exercise | 2 min | Sports Training, Injury Prevention & Management, Golf, Tennis

Wrist Strain and Overuse Maintenance Exercise: Upside Down Kettlebell Hold

This exercise maintains wrist stability by improving control, balance, and joint strength.

Nadia Perez
Nadia Perez
Girls Tennis Athletic Trainer

Instructions: Stand up straight and hold a light kettlebell upside down (bottom-up) by the handle, with the wrist straight and the elbow at 90°. Maintain steady control to keep it balanced.

Reps: 3 sets × 15–20 sec hold per arm

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