What is forearm pronation and supination stretch?

Forearm Pronation and Supination Stretch

Pronation and supination stretch

Picture of how to do pronation and supination exercises
  1. Grasp a pen, pencil, or stick, and wrap your hand around it. If you don't have something to hold on to, make a fist instead. Then lift your arm so that your elbow is at your side, bent at about 90 degrees.
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  2. Slowly turn your forearm as far as you can back and forth in each direction. Your hand should face up and then down.
  3. Hold each position for at least 15 to 30 seconds until you feel a stretch in your forearm.
  4. Repeat 2 to 4 times.

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