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Improve Your Gaming Experience – 5 Effective Hand Drills For Players

By Phyllis D. Lehmann
October 2, 2021
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Highlights

  • Continuous strain on the hands can lead to pain, stiffness, and other joint and muscle problems
  • Wrist injuries and other hand related issues are quite common among gamers
  • Any discomfort felt in the hands can drastically affect the game.

New Delhi: The game is indeed a thrilling experience. Hours of play can’t just decide a player’s skill. After consciously playing a game for a long time, the movements become part of muscle memory, which improves playing skills and abilities. However, with continued use of the hands, the muscles can tire with the. time, resulting in pain and other forms of discomfort. If left unsupported, it can render skills futile. Exercise can help rekindle strength and build endurance, paving the way for better opportunities that can enhance the gaming experience while maintaining health and fitness.

Exercises for players

Here are some drills that can benefit players:

Prayer position: You can do this exercise in the following steps:

  • Relax your hands and bring your palms together.
  • Gently push them into each other and hold for 5 seconds.
  • Repeat about 5 times.
  • Now reverse your hands with their back sides facing each other.
  • Put them together and gently push them into each other.
  • Hold for about 5 seconds and repeat about 5 times.

Wrist circles: You can do this exercise in the following steps:

  • Put your hands on and turn your wrists clockwise.
  • Do about 10 rotations and change direction.
  • Repeat 10 counterclockwise rotations and stop.
  • Repeat the steps at least 5 times.

Wrist stretch: You can do this exercise in the following steps:

  • Bring your hands to your chest.
  • Grasp your hand with the other near the tip of the thumb.
  • Pull to feel a stretch.
  • Hold for 5 seconds and release.
  • Repeat this 5 times and switch hands.
  • Repeat the steps at least 10 times.

Boost: You can do this exercise in the following steps:

  • Stretch your hand and extend your thumb.
  • Gently pull the tip inward with the other hand.
  • Hold for 5 seconds and release.
  • Repeat about 5 times.
  • Now turn your hand into a fist with your fingers covering your thumb.
  • Apply pressure to the thumb and hold for 5 seconds before releasing.
  • Repeat about 5 times and switch hands.
  • Repeat the steps with the other hand.

Wrist folding: You can do this exercise in the following steps:

  • Stretch your hands forward and relax your wrist.
  • While your palm is facing out, place your hand with your fingers facing down.
  • Now hold your fingers with the other hand and gently pull them inward to feel a stretch on your wrist.
  • Hold for 10 seconds.
  • Face your fingers and pull them inward again.
  • Hold for 10 seconds.
  • Repeat the steps at least 5-10 times, then change hands.

Disclaimer: The tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or dietitian before starting a fitness program or making any changes to your diet.

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