Whether you are an athlete, musician or office worker, having flexible fingers can help make your tasks easier. Fingers are used in just about every activity, yet are rarely given a second thought when it comes to exercise. Finger stretching can be as simple as gently pulling your fingers backwards.
Pull Back with Fingers Up
Pulling your fingers back gently will give them and your wrist a good stretch. Holding your arm out in front of you, point your fingers up and your palm away from your body. Reach out with your free hand and pull each finger back toward your shoulder, one by one, then all at once. Hold each stretch for 5 to 10 seconds.
Pull Back with Fingers Down
Pulling your fingers back while they are pointed to the floor will work tendons and ligaments from a different angle than the "fingers up" stretch. Hold your arm out in front of you, with your palm facing out and fingers down. Gently pull each finger back, one at a time, then all at once. You will feel a stretch in your fingers and up your forearm. Hold each stretch for 5 to 10 seconds.
Fours and Fives
Hold your hand up, with your fingers up and palm facing away from you. Spread your fingers apart, and pull your thumb in toward your wrist. Feel the stretch and hold it for 5 to 10 seconds. Then, make a tight fist, and open your hand to spread out all your fingers and your thumb. Hold that stretch for 5 to 10 seconds, then relax, and repeat if desired.
Praying Pose
The praying pose will stretch all the fingers of each hand, as well as your wrists and forearms. To perform this stretch, bring your hands together, with your fingertips under your chin, as if to pray. Keep your fingers together, and lower your hands toward your waist, as your elbows raise up. Stop when you feel a stretch in your fingers, and hold for 5 to 10 seconds.
Knuckle Benders
Open up your hand, point it away from you and spread your fingers. Bend the top two knuckles of your fingers and thumb, while keeping your hand straight and without moving your wrist. Feel the stretch in your fingers, and hold for 5 to 10 seconds.
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