The three best exercises for your hands
When we think of exercise, we usually imagine cardio or weight training but today we point out why we should exercise our hands. Whether you are dealing with mild arthritic pain or simply spend hours on a keyboard, stretching your hand and finger muscles is a great way to avoid more problems in the future. Here are three hand exercises you can do anytime, anywhere to strengthen your hands, increase your range of motion, and give you pain relief. Plus, they are also great for relieving stress. Remember to stretch only until you feel tightness. You shouldn't feel pain.
Start with this simple stretch:
• Make a gentle fist, wrapping your thumb across your fingers.
• Hold for 30 to 60 seconds. Release and spread your fingers wide.
• Repeat with both hands at least four times.
Finger Stretch
Try this stretch to help with pain relief and to improve the range of motion in your hands:
• Place your hand palm-down on a table or other flat surface.
• Gently straighten your fingers as flat as you can against the surface without forcing your joints.
• Hold for 30 to 60 seconds and then release.
• Repeat at least four times with each hand.
Claw Stretch
This stretch helps improve the range of motion in your fingers.
• Hold your hand out in front of you, palm facing you.
• Bend your fingertips down to touch the base of each finger joint. Your hand should look a little like a claw.
• Hold for 30 to 60 seconds and release. Repeat at least four times on each hand.
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