Band Finger Extension

How to do it

Loop a light band around all five fingertips of one hand, then open the fingers wide against the band and close them slowly, keeping the wrist straight throughout.

Muscles worked

Primary: forearms

Equipment

Resistance bands

Common mistakes

• Using a band so stiff the fingers barely separate, which stops it working the extensors
• Bending the wrist to help the fingers open
• Snapping the fingers shut instead of closing over two slow seconds

Variations

• Thumb-and-two-finger extension for a targeted version
• Finger extension with a one-second hold in the open position

Can't do this one? Swap it for

• Dumbbell Reverse Wrist Curl
• Band Reverse Curl
• Wrist Roller

Related exercises

• Dead Hangforearms
• Towel Dead Hangforearms
• Barbell Wrist Curlforearms
• Dumbbell Reverse Wrist Curlforearms
• EZ-Bar Reverse Curlforearms
• Band Reverse Curlforearms