How to Do Forearms Pull With Opposite Hand Stretch

Forearms Pull With Opposite Hand 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 Forearms Pull With Opposite Hand Stretch

  1. 01Extend one arm straight out in front of you at shoulder height with the palm facing forward.
  2. 02Point your fingers toward the floor while keeping the elbow locked.
  3. 03Use the opposite hand to gently pull the fingers back toward your body.
  4. 04Hold the tension while breathing deeply into the forearm musculature.
  5. 05Maintain a neutral spine and relaxed shoulders throughout the hold.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Forearms Pull With Opposite Hand 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

Keep the elbow fully extended to maximize the stretch across the long head of the wrist flexors.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Forearms Pull With Opposite Hand Stretch questions

What muscles does Forearms Pull With Opposite Hand Stretch work?

Forearms Pull With Opposite Hand Stretch is catalogued as a forearms exercise in A90 Training Club, with the forearms as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Forearms Pull With Opposite Hand Stretch correctly?

Extend one arm straight out in front of you at shoulder height with the palm facing forward. Point your fingers toward the floor while keeping the elbow locked. Use the opposite hand to gently pull the fingers back toward your body. Hold the tension while breathing deeply into the forearm musculature. Maintain a neutral spine and relaxed shoulders throughout the hold.

What is the A90 coach tip for Forearms Pull With Opposite Hand Stretch?

Keep the elbow fully extended to maximize the stretch across the long head of the wrist flexors.

Is Forearms Pull With Opposite Hand Stretch suitable for beginners?

Forearms Pull With Opposite Hand Stretch is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Forearms Pull With Opposite Hand Stretch?

No. Forearms Pull With Opposite Hand Stretch is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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