Abductor pollicis brevis

Movement guide

Abductor pollicis brevis

Lifts the thumb away from the plane of the palm.

01

Thumb lift

Thumb abduction · Light band

Also works

Other thenar muscles stabilize the thumb

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