Arms · Bodyweight
Elbow Flexor Stretch
How to do the elbow flexor stretch, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Logged as
- time
- Movement
- Extension
- Mechanic
- Isolation
How to do it
Extend one arm straight out in front of you at shoulder height with the palm facing up. Use your other hand to gently press the fingers and palm down and back until you feel a stretch through the front of your forearm and biceps. Keep the elbow straight, hold, then switch arms.
- 1A stretch along the front of your upper arm and forearm
- 2Your elbow staying fully straight
- 3A mild pulling sensation, never sharp pain
Common mistakes
- Bending the elbow and losing the stretch
- Cranking the wrist hard enough to hurt
- Shrugging the shoulder toward your ear
Muscles worked
The elbow flexor stretch mainly works the biceps, with the forearms assisting.
- BicepsPrimary
- ForearmsSupport
- Front DeltsMinor
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Last reviewed June 2026.