Kneeling Forearm Stretch

Also called wrist stretch, forearm stretch and kneeling wrist stretch.

Works

Forearms

Equipment

Bodyweight

Level

Beginner

Type

Isolation

How to do it

Setup. Start by kneeling on a mat with your palms flat and your fingers pointing back toward your knees.

1. 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.

Cues

• Palms flat, fingers toward the knees.
• Lean back slowly.
• Stop at a gentle stretch.
• Breathe and hold.

Common mistakes

• Leaning back too far.
• Palms lifting.

Where to start

A starting point, not a law. Pick a weight you could lift two or three more times than the top of the range. When every set hits the top of the range, add a little weight.

Go easy, or pick an alternative, if you have sore wrists. Pain that's sharp or gets worse set to set means stop.

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