Movement guide
Abductor pollicis longus
Moves the thumb away from the hand at its base.
Thumb abduction loads several muscles; the exact contribution depends on the direction of movement.
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Thumb lift
Thumb abduction · Light band
Also works
Abductor pollicis brevis and other thumb stabilizers
How to perform +
With your palm facing up, lift your thumb away from the plane of the palm against light resistance.
Keep the thumb gently curved and the wrist supported.
Example volume · 1–2 sets × 8–12 reps