# Band Finger Extension

URL: https://heatsy.app/ex/band-finger-extension

Also known as: Resistance Band Finger Extension, Rubber Band Finger Extension, Finger Opener Band Exercise

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](https://heatsy.app/ex/band-wrist-curl)
- [Dumbbell Wrist Curl](https://heatsy.app/ex/dumbbell-wrist-curl)