Arms · Bodyweight
Wrist Ulnar Deviator and Flexor Stretch
How to do the wrist ulnar deviator and 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
- Isometric
- Mechanic
- Isolation
How to do it
Extend one arm in front of you with the palm facing up and the elbow straight. Use the other hand to gently pull the fingers and thumb down and toward the pinky side, opening up the inner forearm and wrist. Hold the stretch, breathing steadily, then ease off and switch arms.
- 1Feel a steady stretch through the inner forearm and the pinky side of the
- 2wrist
- 3Keep the elbow straight so the stretch reaches the full forearm
- 4Breathe and relax the hand to let the tension settle in
Common mistakes
- Do not yank the fingers; apply slow, gentle pressure
- Avoid bending the elbow, which shortens the stretch
- Do not push into sharp pain; stay at a firm but comfortable stretch
Muscles worked
The wrist ulnar deviator and flexor stretch mainly works the forearms.
- ForearmsPrimary
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Last reviewed June 2026.