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Putty Finger Spread
Spread fingers apart against putty band wrapped around fingertips. Strengthens finger abductors.
Stop if
Choose an easier exercise if pain reaches 6 out of 10 or becomes sharp. Stop and rest if pain reaches 8 out of 10.
This is the general ClapMove rule. This exercise has no extra stop rule of its own.
- Pain 6 out of 10 or more: choose an easier exercise.
- Pain 8 out of 10 or more: stop and rest.
Equipment needed
- Works at home
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Home Options
- therapy putty or hand gripper + resistance band
No equipment? Try: Finger extension band
Dosage
3
Sets
12
Reps / Time
45 sec
Rest
2 sec spread / 2 sec return
Tempo
Step-by-Step Guide
Set up
- Roll putty into a snake/band shape
- Loop around all 5 fingertips
- Start with fingers together
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Step 1 of 5
Spread all fingers apart against the putty
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Step 2 of 5
Open as wide as comfortable
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Step 3 of 5
Hold briefly
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Step 4 of 5
Return fingers together controlled
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Step 5 of 5
Repeat
Breathing
- Exhale while spreading
- Breathe steadily
Form Cues
- Even spread through all fingers
- Controlled return - don't snap back
- Keep fingers fairly straight
- Wrist neutral
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Uneven spreading
- Letting putty snap fingers back
- Bending fingers too much
- Moving too fast
Safety Information
Very safe. Avoid hyperextending fingers if hypermobile.
Progressions
Firmer putty, double thickness
Regressions
Softer putty, fewer reps
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