Fingers Down Forearm Stretch

To perform the Fingers Down Forearm Stretch, start by extending one arm in front of you at shoulder height.

With the opposite hand, gently pull back on the fingers of the extended hand, keeping the arm straight.

  1. Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds.
  2. Switch arms and repeat.
  3. Focus on feeling the stretch in the forearm and wrist.

How to perform the Fingers Down Forearm Stretch

  1. Set up. Set up in a stable, balanced starting position appropriate for the Fingers Down Forearm Stretch using your body weight.
  2. Brace and execute. Brace your core, control the descent, and move through a full pain-free range of motion while emphasizing your forearms.
  3. Reset. Reverse the movement under control and reset between repetitions, keeping your form crisp on every rep.

Coaching cues

  • Move with intent — every rep should feel deliberate, not rushed.
  • Drive force through your forearms rather than momentum.
  • Keep your breathing steady: exhale on the hard part, inhale on the reset.

Common mistakes

  • Using too much weight and losing positional control.
  • Cutting the range of motion short and missing the target muscle.
  • Letting your spine round or hyperextend instead of staying neutral.

Detailed cues, common mistakes, and demonstration video are available in the Fitly app.

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