Arms · Bodyweight
Forearm Extensor Stretch
How to do the forearm extensor 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
- Timed hold
- Movement
- Extension
- Mechanic
- Mobility
How to do it
Move into the stretch position slowly until you feel a gentle pull on the target muscle. Hold the stretch while breathing deeply, avoiding any bouncing or pain.
- 1Feel a gentle stretch along the top of your forearm as you flex your wrist downward
- 2Keep your elbow straight and shoulder relaxed while holding the stretch
- 3Breathe deeply and hold for several seconds to feel the muscle lengthen
Common mistakes
- Avoid overextending your wrist to the point of pain; ease into the stretch
- Don't shrug your shoulder or tense your neck
- Avoid bouncing; hold a steady stretch
Muscles worked
The forearm extensor stretch works the forearms.
- ForearmsSupport
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Last reviewed April 2026.