Kneeling Forearm Stretch
How to do the Kneeling Forearm Stretch with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Forearms
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Bodyweight
How to do the Kneeling Forearm Stretch
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Start by kneeling on a mat with your palms flat and your fingers pointing back toward your knees.
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Slowly lean back keeping your palms flat on the floor until you feel a stretch in your wrists and forearms. Hold for 20-30 seconds.
Log it, see it on your body.
Every Kneeling Forearm Stretch set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap, so your forearms volume is visible at a glance, and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.
Where the Kneeling Forearm Stretch fits
The Kneeling Forearm Stretch shows up in training built around a specific goal. See how it fits:
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Kneeling Forearm Stretch: common questions
What muscles does the Kneeling Forearm Stretch work?
The Kneeling Forearm Stretch primarily works the Forearms.
Is the Kneeling Forearm Stretch suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Kneeling Forearm Stretch is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Kneeling Forearm Stretch?
None. The Kneeling Forearm Stretch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it without any equipment.
Is the Kneeling Forearm Stretch a compound or isolation exercise?
The Kneeling Forearm Stretch is an isolation exercise, it targets the forearms through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Kneeling Forearm Stretch with correct form?
Start by kneeling on a mat with your palms flat and your fingers pointing back toward your knees. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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