Band Finger Extension

Body region

• Arms

Muscles

Main

• Extensor Digitorum
• Extensor Digiti Minimi
• Extensor Indicis

Helps

• Extensor Pollicis Longus
• Interossei of Hand

Holds

• Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis

Equipment

• Resistance Band

Technique

1. Place a light resistance band or thick rubber band around the fingers and thumb of one hand, with the fingertips gathered together.
2. Rest the forearm on a table or your thigh.
3. Open the fingers and thumb wide against the band.
4. Close the fingers slowly back to the start.

Cues

• Use a light band; the finger extensors are small.
• Spread all fingers evenly.

Common mistakes

• Using a band so strong that the fingers cannot open smoothly.
• Letting the wrist bend to help.
• Rushing the closing phase.

Alternatives

• Band Wrist Curl
• Dumbbell Wrist Curl