Kneeling Forearm Stretch
A beginner isolation mobility exercise that works the forearms.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Kneeling Forearm Stretch
- Start by kneeling on a mat with your palms flat and your fingers pointing back toward your knees.
- 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.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Kneeling Forearm Stretch
1 movement that train the same primary muscle, closest substitutes first — same kind of training, then variations of the movement itself, then a similar difficulty.
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Wrist Circles
A beginner isolation mobility exercise that works the forearms, needing no equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do kneeling forearm stretch work?
Kneeling Forearm Stretch primarily works the forearms.
What equipment do I need for kneeling forearm stretch?
The source dataset does not record equipment for kneeling forearm stretch. Check the instructions above before you set up.
Kneeling Forearm Stretch: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Kneeling Forearm Stretch is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of kneeling forearm stretch?
Wrist Circles train the same primary muscles and are listed with alternatives above.
How do I log kneeling forearm stretch in Fitnit?
As time held rather than reps. Fitnit records the seconds and credits them to the forearms on your body map, so you can see which muscles you train hard and never stretch.
Photographs and step-by-step instructions from free-exercise-db, a public-domain exercise dataset. Muscle mapping and alternatives by Fitnit.
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