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Forearms

About the Forearms

Your forearm muscles help you grip things and move your wrists and fingers. They work in pairs to move your hands in different directions. When you hold a weight or do a wrist curl, your forearm muscles are working.

  • Flexors: On the palm side, help you grip and bend your wrist. They're crucial for holding onto things.
  • Extensors: On the back of your hand, help you straighten your wrist. They're important for opening your hand.
  • Pronators: Help you turn your palm down. They work when you're typing or using tools.
  • Supinators: Help you turn your palm up. They're active when you're holding a cup or turning a doorknob.