Full Body Stretch Routine
Upper Extremity Stretches

Wrist Flexor Stretch

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IN THIS LESSON

This stretch targets the flexor muscles of the wrist and forearm, which are responsible for curling your wrist and fingers. Releasing these muscles is essential for anyone who spends long hours typing, gripping, or lifting, and can help alleviate symptoms associated with carpal tunnel and tennis elbow.

Instructions

Step 1: Get into Position

  • Extend your right arm straight out in front of you at shoulder height, with your palm facing up toward the ceiling.

  • Place the palm of your left hand against your right hand, interlacing your fingers if comfortable.

Step 2: Engage the Initial Stretch

  • Keeping your right arm straight, use your left hand to gently bend your right wrist downward, so your fingers point toward the floor.

  • You should feel a comfortable stretch along the inside of your right forearm.

Step 3: Apply the Muscle Energy Technique (M.E.T.)

  • Activate: Gently try to flex your right wrist upward, as if bringing your hand back to level. Resist this movement with your left hand so your wrist does not move. Hold this light contraction for 5-10 seconds.

  • Relax & Deepen: Completely relax the effort. As you exhale, use your left hand to gently guide your right wrist a little further into the stretch.

Step 4: Repeat

  • Repeat this "activate-relax-stretch" cycle 2-3 times.

  • Gently release and repeat the entire sequence on the left arm.