I'm interested in
Visual demonstration of the Elbow Flexor Stretch exercise

Protected preview

Beginner

Difficulty
Beginner
Movement type
Strength
Primary muscles
Chest Forearms
Secondary muscles
Biceps
Exercise guide

Elbow Flexor Stretch

4 steps Updated 29/08/2026

Elbow Flexor Stretch is a bodyweight exercise targeting Forearms (Flexor Carpi Radialis, Flexor Carpi Ulnaris), Chest (Pectoralis Major).

Step by step

How to perform it

  1. Stand next to a wall with your feet shoulder-width apart, and extend your right arm out fully against the wall at shoulder height, palm facing the wall.
  2. Rotate your torso away from the wall to increase the stretch in your arm.
  3. Ensure your right arm is straight and press your palm firmly against the wall.
  4. Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, feeling the stretch in your forearm and elbow flexors, then switch to the other arm.
Continue from here
Visual demonstration of the 3 Leg Chatarunga Pose exercise 3 Leg Chatarunga Pose Chest · Shoulders Visual demonstration of the Above Head Chest Stretch exercise Above Head Chest Stretch Chest · Shoulders Visual demonstration of the Alternate Punching exercise Alternate Punching Chest · Shoulders Visual demonstration of the Archer Push Up exercise Archer Push Up Chest · Triceps

Last updated: 29/08/2026

Back to all exercises
Elbow Flexor Stretch

Add it to your program

Build a program

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies or customize your preferences.
By selecting "Accept", you agree to the Privacy policy & cookies

Customize settings
Accept
Cookie Settings
Essential Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function correctly and are therefore always enabled. They include cookies that support secure navigation, regulatory compliance and core services. They do not require user consent.

Performance Cookies (Google Analytics)

We use third-party cookies (Google Analytics) solely to analyze traffic and improve website performance. We take measures to protect your data, including IP address anonymization. These cookies collect anonymous information about the pages you visit, your device and your browser. They are used only with your consent.

Advertising and Social Media Cookies

Social media cookies allow you to connect to social networks and share content from our website. Advertising cookies help personalize ads based on your interests. They may involve processing personal data and require your explicit consent. If you disable them, you may see less relevant advertising or be unable to share content on social networks.