Before beginning the tennis elbow stretch, it is important to first perform a light warm up. Warm ups are essential in the prevention of muscle strain and injuries that can be sustained during physical activity.c Because the tennis elbow stretch is designed to treat a pre-existing condition, extra care must be taken when performing the stretch series, in order to prevent further damage to the muscles.

Perform a warm up for the elbow by placing your forearms against your thighs, with the palms facing outward. Create a soft fist, by pulling the fingers into the palm. Slowly rotate the wrists on each arm, moving clockwise for a few rotations and then reversing and rotating the wrists counter-clockwise. Repeat this combination 10 times.c

Start the tennis elbow stretch by holding the effected arm straight out in front of you. Using the opposite hand, gently bend the wrist of the effected arm, ensuring that the fingers point toward the floor. Apply a gentle pressure, until a comfortable stretch is achieved, then hold the position for 20 seconds. Release the hand, and change its position, pointing the fingers directly up toward the ceiling. Gently pull the fingers back toward the body, until a comfortable stretch has been achieved, and hold for 20 seconds. Release the hand and return it to the resting position. Continue with the stretch, alternating directions until the series is complete.c c c

Finish the tennis elbow by cooling down the muscles. This is done to help in the prevention of cramping and soreness brought on by the stretching. The same routine performed during the warm up can be used, or you can use a variation, by placing your forearms on your thighs, with the back of your hands facing inward. Slowly rotate the arm, so that the back of the hands rests on the thigh, and the palms face outward. Repeat this routine 20 times.c