Lumbricals

Movement guide

Lumbricals

Bend the large finger knuckles while helping straighten the middle and end joints.

01

Knuckle press into putty

Intrinsic hand control · Soft putty

Also works

Interossei; finger extensors coordinate joint position

How to perform +

Keep the finger tips relatively straight and bend at the large knuckles to press into soft putty. Release slowly.

Avoid collapsing the middle finger joints.

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