Wrist Flexor Stretch

Stretching the wrist flexor muscles can be difficult, but using a wall to apply pressure and increase the range of motion can be very effective. Make sure you keep the elbow straight.

Teaching Points

• Stand facing a wall with your arms outstretched and palms facing up
  
  
• Place your fingers on the wall pointing downwards
  
  
• Slowly try to place your whole hand flat on the wall by extending the wrist
  
  
• Hold for between 10 and 30 seconds

Variations

• Perform on all fours so that your fingers point to your knees
  
  
• To increase the stretch, sit further back onto your heels

Muscles Stretched

• Flexor Carpi Radlialis
  
  
• Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
  
  
• Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
  
  
• Biceps Brachii

Related Injuries

• Golfers elbow