Barratiero
02-24-2005, 06:56 PM
i got these techniques from some karate document and i am copying it....
Finger Extensions: Make a fist and cover the fist with your other hand, slightly cupped, Extend your fingers outward from the fist, and apply resistance with the covering hand. Do the same action for the thumb. This isn't an isometric exercise (an exercise where you tense a muscle but keep the limb stationary)--you do want to go through your fingers' range of motion, just under resistance from the other hand
Self-resistance Wrist Twists: Hold your hand palm up in front of you, with your forearm against your ribs, so that your arm forms a 90-degree angle at the elbow.
Make a fist. Grab the fist with your other hand, and attempt to twist your fist while applying resistance with the other hand (if it's the right hand, twist it counter-clockwise, if it's the left hand, twist it clockwise). Repeat with the other wrist.
Finger Extensions: Make a fist and cover the fist with your other hand, slightly cupped, Extend your fingers outward from the fist, and apply resistance with the covering hand. Do the same action for the thumb. This isn't an isometric exercise (an exercise where you tense a muscle but keep the limb stationary)--you do want to go through your fingers' range of motion, just under resistance from the other hand
Self-resistance Wrist Twists: Hold your hand palm up in front of you, with your forearm against your ribs, so that your arm forms a 90-degree angle at the elbow.
Make a fist. Grab the fist with your other hand, and attempt to twist your fist while applying resistance with the other hand (if it's the right hand, twist it counter-clockwise, if it's the left hand, twist it clockwise). Repeat with the other wrist.