How to Do Hand Exercises to Improve Hand Strength
- 1). Hold one hand upright with the palm open and your fingers relaxed. You should look like you are saying stop with your hands.
- 2). Bring your thumb across your palm as far as you can as you reach for the base of your little finger. Hold this position for 3-5 seconds. Bring your thumb back to the starting position. This hand exercise helps to improve flexibility in your thumb as well as in the side of your hand.
- 3). Make a loose fist with your thumb on the outside. Your thumb should be around the curl of your fingers. Hold this for 3-5 seconds. This hand exercise helps to not only loosen the joints but also build hand strength by working the muscles in the whole hand.
- 4). Open your fist and straighten and spread your fingers as far as possible. Hold this position for 3-5 seconds.
- 5). Start the hand exercises over from step 1 and repeat the sequence at least 3-5 times.
