Exercise

Wrist Flexor Stretch

Stretch the forearm flexors by extending the wrist and gently applying pressure. Keep your elbow straight to maximize the stretch along the inner forearm.

Also called: Wrist Stretch, Forearm Flexor Stretch · Equipment: stretching

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How to do it

Step by step

  1. Extend one arm straight out in front of you with palm facing up.
  2. Use your opposite hand to gently press the back of your hand downward.
  3. Keep your elbow fully extended throughout the stretch.
  4. Hold for 20-30 seconds and feel the stretch along the inner forearm.
  5. Repeat on the opposite arm.
Muscles worked

What it trains

Mainly Forearms.

Programming

What the research says

Alternatives · VALDA FLEX

Swap it mid-workout

With VALDA Pro, FLEX offers alternatives like these when you swap an exercise mid-workout.

Log the wrist flexor stretch in VALDA, with these cues one tap away while you train and your history for it in one place.

General information about exercise technique, not medical advice. If you have an injury or a health condition, your healthcare provider is the right person to ask.