The wrist flexor stretch is a forearm flexibility exercise where you extend one arm forward, palm up, and use the opposite hand to gently pull the fingers down toward the floor. It stretches the wrist flexors and forearm flexors that get tight from gripping heavy weights, typing, and pulling exercises.
Muscle Group
Forearms
Equipment Required
Bodyweight
Type
Flexibility
Equipment
No Equipment
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Relieves wrist flexor tightness from gripping and typing
- Improves wrist flexibility for pressing and bench positions
- Helps prevent carpal tunnel and forearm strain
- Quick and accessible — works anywhere
- Excellent recovery after grip-heavy training
- No equipment needed
How to perform
- Extend your right arm straight out in front of you at shoulder height. Palm facing up, fingers extended.
- Use your left hand to gently grip your right fingers.
- Pull your right fingers down and back toward your body. Your right wrist will extend backward.
- Keep your right elbow straight throughout. Feel the stretch through your right forearm flexors and palm.
- Hold for 20 to 30 seconds. Breathe deeply.
- Release and shake out your wrist. Switch sides.
- For a deeper stretch, perform with palm pressed flat against a wall.
- Repeat two to three times per side.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Forearms
Primary