Arms·Bodyweight·Isolation

Kneeling Forearm Stretch

Forearms · Bodyweight

Beginner

Body Part

Arms

Equipment

Bodyweight

Level

Beginner

Type

Isolation

Force

Static

The Kneeling Forearm Stretch is a beginner bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the Forearms.

Muscles Worked

In Position

Kneeling Forearm Stretch — start position
Start position
Kneeling Forearm Stretch — end position
End position

How to Do the Kneeling Forearm Stretch

  1. 1Start by kneeling on a mat with your palms flat and your fingers pointing back toward your knees.
  2. 2Slowly lean back keeping your palms flat on the floor until you feel a stretch in your wrists and forearms. Hold for 20-30 seconds.

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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB. Library last reviewed June 22, 2026 · How these guides are written