Stretch

Wrist Flexor Stretch

Fingers back, palm forward, gentle pull - relief for the underside of forearms that grip steering wheels, keyboards, and dumbbells all week. A must if your hands feel stiff by evening.

BeginnerNo equipment~2 min

Demonstration

Hold

25s

Per side

×1

Best for

Post-desk

How to do it

  1. 1

    Extend your right arm in front of you, palm up, elbow straight.

  2. 2

    With your left hand, gently pull the right fingers back and down toward the floor.

  3. 3

    Feel the stretch along the underside of your forearm.

  4. 4

    Keep the elbow straight but not locked hard.

  5. 5

    Hold, breathe, then switch hands.

Common mistakes

  • Yanking the fingers back aggressively
  • Bending the elbow, which slackens the stretch
  • Holding it so briefly it does nothing - give it a full 20-30 seconds

Dad tips

  • Do it against a wall or desk edge for a deeper, hands-free version.