Warming-up and Stretching are always important as
they relate to exercise and reducing stress in your body. You may not realize it,
but you
put your hands and forearms through a vigorous workout nearly every day - probably without
stretching or warming-up. Key words for a good stretching program include: Frequent -
3 to 5 times per day Gentle -
stretched but not painful Prolonged
- hold for 5 seconds
1.
Straighten & spread all fingers. 2. Keep the knuckles straight while bending the two smaller joints of the fingers;
try to touch the edge of the palm.
3. Put fingers and palms
together in the "prayer" position. Lower the hands to get a stretch.
(Repeat 3 times.)
4. With the arms extended
overhead and palms together (as illustrated) stretch arms upward and slightly backwards.
Breathe in as you stretch upward, holding the stretch for 6-8 seconds.
5. While keeping
the hand relaxed, pull thumb and wrist back with the opposite hand.5. While keeping
the hand relaxed, pull thumb and wrist back with the opposite hand.
(Repeat these stretches 3 times.)
6. Straighten elbows, bend
fingers into fists and then bend wrists under.
