Bench Forearm Stretch
This stretch is for the bottom side of your forearm and that can be done on any flat surface, such as the floor or a bench. Your hand will be flat with your fingers pointing back (palm forward), so the key is to find a starting position where you can keep your hand pushed into the ground without feeling any wrist discomfort.
The starting position can vary a lot depending on your level of wrist flexibility and you may find it easier to do in a standing position with your hand on a raised surface (bench, table, etc.) than doing it on the floor.
Initially you only want a little bit of pressure on your hand, but one way to increase the stretch is to shift your center of gravity, so your hand is supporting more of your weight. Be careful not to put too much pressure on your hand, because you can stress the wrist joint.
The best way to increase the intensity of the stretch is to move your body back (towards your fingers), while keeping your palm completely flat. The further your shoulder moves back, the more stretch will occur in your forearm. If you move back a lot and still don’t feel a stretch, you probably have to move your hand more forward.
A good place to start is in a position where you are comfortable and your shoulder is directly above your wrist or a little forward. That way you shouldn’t have to move your body back too much before you feel a good stretch.
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