Brachioradialis

The Brachioradialis muscle acts to supinate the forearm from a pronated position, when it flexes the elbow. When starting in a supinated position, it acts to pronate the hand as it flexes the elbow.

Origin

• Lower 2/3 of the lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus

Insertion

• Styloid process of the radius

Actions

• Elbow flexion
• Pronation
• Supination

Innervation

• Radial nerve

Daily uses

• Turning a corkscrew

How can I stretch it?

• Biceps stretch

How can I strengthen it?

• Chin-ups
• Bicep curl
• Bicep curl with a resistance band