The “Praying Hands” Stretch - for neck tension ? This underrated stretch targets the wrist flexors, forearms, and chest - but the real magic? Neck relief. Here’s why: Tension in the forearms and wrists (especially from long hours at a desk or on your phone) creates a chain reaction. The body adjusts upstream - pulling through the biceps, pecs, shoulders, and eventually the neck. By stretching the forearm flexors and opening the chest in this prayer position, we interrupt that tension pattern and