Make a gentle fist, then open the hand, illustrated in 3 steps — Rest your forearm and hold one hand open.

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Make a gentle fist, then open the hand

A simple move for your hands and fingers, done sitting down or standing up. About 30 seconds.

Position: Seated, Standing
Equipment: None
Time: About 30 seconds
Works: hands and fingers

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How to do make a gentle fist, then open the hand

Set
Rest your forearm and hold one hand open.
1
Curl your fingers slowly toward your palm.
2
Close into a gentle fist with the thumb outside.
3
Open the hand fully and straighten the fingers.

Take care. Keep the fist soft; do not clench.

Gentle movement guidance, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Illustration drawn for Desk Gym.