Finger Stretch
Description
This exercise involves stretching the fingers to improve flexibility and mobility in the hands. It can be done by extending each finger individually or by spreading the fingers apart and then bringing them back together.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Finger Stretch Instructions
- Start by sitting or standing with your back straight and shoulders relaxed.
- Extend your right arm in front of you, with your palm facing down.
- Use your left hand to gently pull your right fingers back towards your wrist, until you feel a stretch in your forearm and fingers.
- Hold the stretch for 10-15 seconds, then release.
- Repeat the stretch with your left arm.
- Next, extend both arms in front of you, with your palms facing down.
- Use your left hand to gently pull your right fingers back towards your wrist, while simultaneously using your right hand to push your fingers forward, until you feel a stretch in your forearm and fingers.
- Hold the stretch for 10-15 seconds, then release.
- Repeat the stretch with your left hand pushing and right hand pulling.
- Finally, shake out your hands and fingers to release any tension.
Finger Stretch Form & Visual
Finger Stretch Benefits
- Improves flexibility and range of motion in fingers
- Reduces stiffness and pain in fingers
- Helps prevent hand and finger injuries
- Increases blood flow and circulation in hands
- Can be done anywhere, anytime, without equipment
Finger Stretch Muscles Worked
- Flexor digitorum superficialis
- Flexor digitorum profundus
- Flexor pollicis longus
- Flexor carpi radialis
- Flexor carpi ulnaris
Finger Stretch Variations & Alternatives
- Finger Flexion and Extension
- Finger Abduction and Adduction
- Finger Tendon Gliding
- Finger Pinch and Grip Strength
- Finger Resistance Band Exercises
