Flexor carpi radialis

Schematic anatomy
Flexor carpi radialis

Biceps

Long headShort headBrachialis · supporting muscle

Triceps

Long headLateral headMedial head

Forearms

BrachioradialisFlexor carpi radialisFlexor carpi ulnarisFlexor digitorum superficialisFlexor digitorum profundusFlexor pollicis longusExtensor carpi radialis longus & brevisExtensor carpi ulnarisExtensor digitorumExtensor pollicis longus & brevisAbductor pollicis longusPronator teresPronator quadratusSupinator

Hands

Abductor pollicis brevisFlexor pollicis brevisOpponens pollicisAdductor pollicisHypothenar musclesLumbricalsDorsal interosseiPalmar interossei
Movement guide

Flexor carpi radialis

Flexes the wrist and moves it toward the thumb side.

01

Wrist flexion with radial bias

Wrist control · Light dumbbell

Also works

Other wrist flexors; radial wrist extensors stabilize

How to perform

Support your forearm palm-up. Curl the wrist slightly toward the thumb side, then lower slowly.

Keep the forearm supported; do not force sideways movement.

Example volume · 2 sets × 10–15 reps

Referenceswww.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk

Community draft · awaiting expert review