Arms · Bodyweight
Finger Flexor Stretch
How to do the finger 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 in front of you with the palm facing forward and fingers pointing up. Use your other hand to gently pull the fingers back toward your body until you feel a stretch through your palm and the underside of your forearm. Keep the elbow straight, hold, then switch hands.
- 1A stretch through your palm, fingers, and underside of the forearm
- 2Your elbow staying straight as you pull the fingers back
- 3A mild pulling sensation, never sharp pain
Common mistakes
- Forcing the fingers back or bouncing into the stretch
- Bending the wrist sideways under pressure
- Holding your breath instead of relaxing
Muscles worked
The finger flexor stretch mainly works the forearms.
- ForearmsPrimary
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Last reviewed June 2026.