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Gym follow-the-leader: one person leads a movement and the group copies. Swap the leader each time.
Wrist Prep Routine
Warm up your wrists before handstands and support, the way gymnasts do every practice.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Kneel with hands flat, fingers forward, and rock gently forward and back.
Core: As written. Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
- Ages
- 11 and up
- Time
- 6 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Small room
- Bring
- Mat
- Level · skill
- Developing · Flexibility
The steps
How it works
- Kneel with hands flat, fingers forward, and rock gently forward and back.
- Turn your fingers to face your knees and rock again.
- Make fists and circle your wrists both ways.
- Do 10 of each.
Coaching point
Gentle rocks, no pain.
Safety: Warm up your wrists first and stop if they hurt.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (slower or smaller), Core (as written), More (one extra twist). Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
Story
You are an explorer crossing the gym like a jungle.
My best
Beat your own count
Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
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