Basic Forearm Stretches

Micromovements like moving the fingers while typing are particularly straining for our forearm muscles. Regularly taking both flexor and extensor muscles of the forearm through their full range of motion and stretching them often is very helpful.

A - FLEXORS

  1. Extend your arm in front of you with your palm up.

  2. Bend your wrist, pointing your fingers toward the floor.

  3. With your other hand, gently bend your wrist further until you feel a mild to moderate stretch in your forearm.

  4. Hold for at least 15 to 30 seconds. Repeat 2 to 4 times 2 to 4 times a day.

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B - EXTENSORS

Repeat steps 1 to 4 of the first stretch above, but this time begin with your extended arm palm down.

Remember for both forearm stretches: Keep your shoulders relaxed down!

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Annette Oevermann