The moves: Finger and thumb extension
using a rubber band for resistance.Works on:
The long extensors of the thumb and fingers. These
muscles help balance the stronger muscles of the
wrist and forearm that produce grip strength.
Precautions: The wrist should be held in a
neutral position throughout the exercise. Imagine
a ruler across the wrist and in line with the
forearm. The skin on the back of the hand, wrist
and forearm should contact the ruler along its
entire length.
Setup: Choose a medium-sized rubber band (flat
is better than round). Bring the tips of the
fingers and thumb together and place the band
around them. Simultaneously extend the fingers and
thumb away from each other while spreading the
fingers apart.
Repetitions: High repetitions that can be
performed rather quickly; 50-100 per hand.
Options: Increase the thickness of the band.
Try different elbow positions as long as the wrist
remains flat.
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