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Palmaris Longus

Anatomy, function and the kettlebell exercises that train the palmaris longus.

Body region
Forearm (anterior)
Muscle group
Wrist Flexors

What the palmaris longus does

Weak wrist flexor, tenses palmar fascia. Often absent.

Kettlebell exercises that train the palmaris longus

1 exercise from our biomechanical library, ordered by how primarily they load this muscle.

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