Muscle Groups
- Forearms
Purposes
- Stretches wrist and forearm muscles
Overview
The seated wrist flexor stretches the forearm, wrist, and wrist flexors. These muscles are involved in many strength training exercises and become overdeveloped easily. The seated wrist flexor stretch will help you maintain healthy forearm muscles.
Description
- With the left elbow bent at your side, turn your palm up and away from you, fingers pointing up.
- Cup your left fingers with your right hand.
- Using your right hand, gently pull your left fingers back as you straighten your left arm out in front of you.
- Repeat with the opposite side.
Mistakes
- Hunching forward
- Elbow not fully locked
- Shrugging
