5 ways to make your fingers stronger

Feb 06, 2017

Have you ever thought about strengthening your fingers?

Fist flexes

Make a fist so that your thumb wraps around your fingers. Do not squeeze your hand into a tight fist. Keep it relaxed and comfortable. Hold it for 30 seconds then extend all of your fingers. This completes 1 rep.

Stress ball squeeze

Tightly hold a stress ball. Squeeze it as hard as you can! This type of grip will be a workout for the muscles in your fingers. But, be sure to avoid using hard ones like tennis balls. Hold for 5 seconds. To complete 1 rep, release.

Finger lift

Place the palm of your hand on a flat surface. Lift your fingers one by one, holding each for 5 seconds. Focus on keeping the rest of your hand perfectly flat. Once you've lifted all your fingers, you've completed 1 rep. Another variation is to lift all your fingers at once.

Thumb touch

Relax your hand. Bend your thumb and pointer finger so that the tips meet. It should create an "O" shape, similar to the "OK" hand symbol. Hold for 30 seconds. Return to the original position to finish one rep.

Thumb curve

Turn your hand so that your palm is facing you. Extend and separate all of your fingers. Bend your thumb so that it meets the base of your pinky. It will look like you have counted to 4. Bring it back to the starting position to complete 1 rep.

For best results, do these exercises 3 times a week. You can do them on the bus, at work, or while you're watching television. It's a great way to decrease muscle tension and relieve pain!

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