八极手法_Procedures to exercise the wrist, elbow and shoulder joints

一极为螺旋掌，二极为撩（锚）掌，三极为挑掌，四极为俯掌。 

一极至四极为腕关节运动；五极至六极为肘关节运动；七极至八极为肩关节运动。

四极手法最适宜用于连粘随三者，手动必先身动，身动必先腰动，使腰带动一切。必须使手和臂的动作如车轮那样圆，形成圈子一般。因为圆形动转较为灵敏，由含着连环不断的作用。


Eight extremes to exercise the wrist, elbow and shoulder joints:

1^st extreme is spiral fore-arm;
2^nd extreme is anchor Palm;
3^rd extreme is picking Palm;
4^th extreme is pitching Hand.

One to four extremes exercise wrist joint.  Five to six extremes focus on elbow movement. Seven to eight extremes train up shoulder joint.