Exercise

Kneeling Forearm Stretch

Also known as: kneeling wrist stretch, wrist flexor stretch kneeling, fingers back stretch

Kneeling Forearm Stretch — position 1Kneeling Forearm Stretch — position 2

Kneeling Forearm Stretch is a isolation exercise for the forearms. Main target: forearm flexors. No equipment needed — just your bodyweight.

EquipmentBodyweight
TypeIsolation
MovementStatic hold
CategoryStretching

Muscles worked

How to do it

  1. Start by kneeling on a mat with your palms flat and your fingers pointing back toward your knees.
  2. Slowly lean back keeping your palms flat on the floor until you feel a stretch in your wrists and forearms. Hold for 20-30 seconds.

Similar exercises

Wrist Circles
Bodyweight
Forearm flexorsForearm extensors

Alternatives with other equipment

Cable Wrist Curl
Cable
Forearm flexors
Dumbbell Lying Supination
Dumbbell
Forearm flexors
Finger Curls
Barbell
Forearm flexors
Plate Pinch
Other
Forearm flexors
Band Wrist Curl
Bands
Forearm flexors
Machine Hand Gripper
Machine
Forearm flexors
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