Finger Extensor Stretch
Description
This exercise involves stretching the muscles in the fingers and hand by extending the fingers as far as possible and holding the position for a few seconds. It can help improve flexibility and prevent injury in the hands and wrists.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Finger Extensor Stretch Instructions
- Start by sitting in a comfortable position with your back straight and your feet flat on the ground.
- Extend your right arm in front of you with your palm facing down.
- Use your left hand to gently pull your fingers back towards your wrist until you feel a stretch in your forearm and fingers.
- Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds.
- Release the stretch and repeat on the other arm.
- Repeat the stretch 2-3 times on each arm.
Finger Extensor Stretch Form & Visual
Finger Extensor Stretch Benefits
- Helps to improve grip strength
- Reduces the risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome
- Increases flexibility and range of motion in the fingers
- Relieves tension and stiffness in the hands and fingers
- Can be done anywhere, anytime, without any equipment
Finger Extensor Stretch Muscles Worked
- Extensor digitorum muscle
- Extensor pollicis longus muscle
- Extensor pollicis brevis muscle
- Extensor indicis muscle
Finger Extensor Stretch Variations & Alternatives
- Finger Flexor Stretch
- Wrist Flexor Stretch
- Wrist Extensor Stretch
- Forearm Pronator Stretch
- Forearm Supinator Stretch
