Exercises for fingers and hands are very useful. The strength of the fingers of our hands directly depends on the degree of fitness of the muscles that bend and then unbend the phalanges, our fingers, endure considerable physical exertion. In order to facilitate the transition to performing complex exercises for the coordination of the muscles of the arms and shoulder girdle, you should master the exercises for the fingers and hands, which are aimed at developing these muscles.
The movements in each exercise for the fingers and hands should be performed in a warm-up rhythm, without making any effort so that in each next repetition the muscle tension gradually increases to the maximum possible. Following this rule when performing exercises for other muscle groups, try to carry out movements with maximum amplitude.
Exercises for the fingers and hands are not difficult, but they are very effective in preventing arthritis. You can carry them out a couple of times a day with a number of repetitions ranging from six to ten.
You should bend the index finger of the right hand, take it with the upper phalanx by the thumb of the other hand, which will act as a fixed support. After that, you should bend your index finger with force, while resisting with your thumb should be directed in the opposite direction. Perform the exercise with each finger of the right hand, then, changing the actions of the hands, with each finger of the left hand, and finally with the thumbs.
Perform the same movement as in the exercise before, but you should grab the thumb of your left hand with four fingers of your right hand and exactly the opposite.
Exercise for the muscles that extend the fingers. The palm of the left hand should be straightened, fingers pointing vertically upwards. It will be used as a fixed support. Bend the index finger of the right hand and rest the phalanx on the fingers of the left hand. After that, you should straighten it with force. Do this movement first with all fingers of one hand, and then change hands.
Perform the same movement, but with four fingers of both hands alternately.
The left hand should be clenched into a fist, put the palm of the right on top of it.
It is necessary to bend the left hand to the forearm, immediately resisting the pressure of the palm of the opposite hand.
Perform the same movement as in the exercise earlier, only now the hand, which is clenched in fist should be turned palm down.
The left hand must be straightened and placed horizontally at chest level, then bring the right hand clenched into a fist and clasp the fingers of the left hand. After that, start pressing with your hands and suddenly make rotational movements with your right hand. The fingers of the left should resist, after that the position of the hands should be changed and the exercise repeated.
The left hand should be clenched into a fist, clasping it with the palm of the opposite hand from above and turn the left hand so that the thumbs come together.
Perform the same movement as in the exercise for the fingers and hands earlier, but now the right hand should be turned palm up.
Performing exercises for the fingers and hands, keep your hands in front of your chest bent at the elbows. In order to fix this position, tighten the muscles of the shoulder girdle, this in turn will provide an auxiliary training effect.