How to Do Elbow Flexor Stretch

Elbow Flexor Stretch is a forearms exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Forearms

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Elbow Flexor Stretch

  1. 01Extend one arm in front of the body at shoulder height with the palm facing upward.
  2. 02Use the opposite hand to grasp the fingers of the extended arm.
  3. 03Pull the fingers and palm back toward the shoulder until a stretch is felt in the forearm.
  4. 04Lock the elbow joint completely to ensure the tension reaches the bicipital aponeurosis.
  5. 05Hold the position for thirty seconds while maintaining a tall, upright spine.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Elbow Flexor Stretch

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Rotate the palm outward away from the body while the arm is extended to increase the stretch through the brachioradialis and wrist flexors.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Elbow Flexor Stretch questions

What muscles does Elbow Flexor Stretch work?

Elbow Flexor Stretch is catalogued as a forearms exercise in A90 Training Club, with the forearms as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Elbow Flexor Stretch correctly?

Extend one arm in front of the body at shoulder height with the palm facing upward. Use the opposite hand to grasp the fingers of the extended arm. Pull the fingers and palm back toward the shoulder until a stretch is felt in the forearm. Lock the elbow joint completely to ensure the tension reaches the bicipital aponeurosis. Hold the position for thirty seconds while maintaining a tall, upright spine.

What is the A90 coach tip for Elbow Flexor Stretch?

Rotate the palm outward away from the body while the arm is extended to increase the stretch through the brachioradialis and wrist flexors.

Is Elbow Flexor Stretch suitable for beginners?

Elbow Flexor Stretch is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Elbow Flexor Stretch?

No. Elbow Flexor Stretch is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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