Wrist exercise guide
Gentle hand tendon glide
Move through soft hand shapes. This guide covers the setup, suggested dose, muscles and body areas targeted, common mistakes, and a safer way to open the existing guided player at this exercise.
Gentle hand tendon glide demonstration
Suggested dose
5 cycles
Target area
Palm and fingers
How to do Gentle hand tendon glide
- 1Begin with fingers straight and relaxed.
- 2Make a gentle hook shape, then a loose fist.
- 3Open the hand fully without forcing.
Both sides: Complete one comfortable side, reset your position, then repeat on the other. Do not force both sides to match.
Open in guided playerMuscles and areas targeted
- • wrist flexors
- • wrist extensors
- • hand tendons
What it may help with
This movement may provide a gentle option for stiffness or load-related discomfort around the palm and fingers. It does not diagnose or treat every cause.
Common mistakes
- Squeezing tightly
- Moving through numbness
Make it easier
Move only between open hand and soft hook.
Safety notes
Stop if symptoms worsen
Aim for a mild, controlled stretch or light effort around the palm and fingers. Stop and seek appropriate advice if:
- Pain becomes sharp, spreading, or stronger
- New tingling, numbness, or weakness appears
- You feel dizzy, faint, or short of breath
Do not use this exercise to delay care after a major injury or for severe, unexplained, or rapidly worsening symptoms.