Inner Forearm Stretch

In this lesson you will learn how to stretch the inner forearm muscles. Use this stretch to warm up for handstands or handsprings or between forearm exercises. Find more stretching instructions and training methods at stretching main.

Execution

• This is how you stretch your left forearm. To stretch your right forearm, simply do the whole thing the other way around.
• Extend your left arm in front of you so that your elbow points down and the palm forward.
• Grasp your left palm with your right hand and pull your fingers back towards your left elbow.

Advice

• Hold the stretch between 20 and 30 seconds.
• Pull back you palm without any sudden movements. This forearm stretch is not designed for isometric or ballistic stretching.

Suggestions

• Wrist Curl
• Biceps Stretch
• Gymnastic Handstand