Elbow Issues – Page 2 – Alexander Method of SMR

Biceps Press

This SMR exercise addresses the muscles in the front of your upper arm, the biceps.

If you have trouble with pain in your elbow or the front of your shoulder, then this exercise is for you!

People with golfer's elbow, general arm pain, or difficulty straightening the elbow should do this movement at least once every 2 weeks. (more often is better)

For written instructions, click here to download a printable PDF of the Biceps Press

For our downloadable video instruction, click here (video from 2010--updated video is in the works!)

Be sure to post your questions and comments below. We want to provide the best instruction to help you recover from your workouts.

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**All information is provided for educational purposes only. You should consult your doctor before attempting any exercises you read on this page or any page on this website.**

Brachi Press

This SMR exercise addresses
the muscles that cross the front-outside portion of your elbow joint (primarily the brachioradialis).

If you have trouble with pain in your elbow, especially when lifting things, then this exercise is for you!

People with tennis elbow, general arm pain, or difficulty straightening the elbow should do this movement at least once every 2 weeks. (more often is better)

For written instructions, click here.

For video instructions (2:10), click here.

Click here to see the rest of the Extended Movements.

Be sure to post your questions and comments below. We want to provide the best instruction to help you recover from your workouts.

**All information is provided for educational purposes only. You should consult your doctor before attempting any exercises you read on this page or any page on this website.**

Extensors Roll

This SMR exercise addresses the 12 muscles along the backside of your forearm.

If you have trouble with pain in your elbow or wrist, especially a dull ache that 'comes and goes', then this exercise is for you!

People with elbow pain, wrist pain, or general arm pain should do this movement at least once every 2 weeks. (more often is better)

For written instructions, click here to download a printable PDF of the Extensors Roll

Extensors Press

extensor-press-1b--gallery — 47th Extended -- Extensors Press

You should do this SMR exercise AFTER the Extensors Roll.

This SMR exercise more deeply addresses some of the 12 muscles along the backside of your forearm.

If you have trouble with pain in your elbow or wrist, especially a dull ache that 'comes and goes', then this exercise is for you!

People with elbow pain, wrist pain, or general arm pain should do this movement at least once every 2 weeks. (more often is better)

For written instructions, click here.

For video instructions (2:03), click here.

Click here to see the rest of the Extended Movements.