Hypothenar muscles

Movement guide

Hypothenar muscles

Abductor digiti minimi, flexor digiti minimi brevis, and opponens digiti minimi control the little-finger side of the hand.

01

Little-finger opposition

Hand control · Soft putty

Also works

Thenar muscles, finger flexors

How to perform +

Cup the little-finger side of your palm toward the thumb, gently compressing soft putty.

Use a small controlled motion without bending the wrist.

Example volume · 1–2 sets × 8–12 gentle reps