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Finger Push-Up

Push-up on the fingers. Builds finger tendon and extensor strength.

AdvancedBodyweight3 × 5–10
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Finger Push-Up

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How to do the Finger Push-Up

  1. 1Start on knees if needed
  2. 2Spread fingers wide
  3. 3Lower with control

Benefits of the Finger Push-Up

  • Builds strength and size in the finger extensors / fingers through a full, controlled range of motion
  • Needs no equipment — trainable at home, outdoors or while traveling
  • Improves bodyweight control and joint strength alongside muscle size

Sources

Educational information only — not medical advice. Exercise technique, sets and reps are general guidance and may need adjusting for your experience, equipment and health history. Talk to a qualified clinician before starting or changing a training program if you have an injury or medical condition.

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  2. 2Schoenfeld, Ogborn & Krieger (2017) — Dose-response of resistance training volume on hypertrophyJournal of Sports Sciences
  3. 3ACSM position stand (2009) — Progression models in resistance training for healthy adultsMedicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
  4. 4Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd editionU.S. Department of Health and Human Services