The 5 Best Exercises for Video Gamers

Whether you play for fun or you make big money in esports competitions, if you love gaming you’re also putting a lot of stress on your hands and back. If you want to be at the top of your game while avoiding painful injuries, check out the best exercises for video gamers.

These exercises will strengthen your wrists and fingers to improve your strength and endurance and relieve pain. If you also deal with back pain, check out these tips too.

1. TheraBand FlexBar Thumb Abduction

• Curl your fingers around the TheraBand FlexBar
• Rest the inside of your thumb on the bar
• Slowly push your thumb toward your fingers for two to three seconds
• Return to your starting position and repeat

2. TheraBand FlexBar Wrist Pronation

• Hold one end of the FlexBar in your right hand
• Place your right bent elbow on a table with the other end of the TheraBand FlexBar resting on the table
• Your right wrist should be in neutral position with a palm up grip
• Your left hand should support the right elbow for stabilization
• Slowly rotate against the FlexBar so your palm and wrist are facing down towards the table
• Hold for three seconds, then return to the neutral starting position
• Repeat ten times and then switch to exercise your left hand

3. Wrist Extension

• Sit in a chair with both ends of the TheraBand Resistance Band under your feet to form a loop
• Rest your forearm on your thigh, holding the loop, with your palm facing the floor
• Bend your wrist up, holding for a few seconds before slowly returning and then repeating

4. Individual Finger Flexion

• Hold the Rolyan Ultigrip Finger Exerciser in one hand with your thumb below the device for support and each individual finger on its own button
• Flex your index finger so the button is fully compressed and hold for three seconds before slowly releasing
• Repeat with with each individual finger (middle, ring, and pinkie) to build isolated finger strength
• Repeat the whole process ten times, then switch to the opposite hand

5. Thumb Tip Flexion

• Before you begin, make sure you’ve switched in the Thumb Pad Accessory included with your Ultigrip
• Hold the exerciser comfortably with your thumb centered on the longer double button
• Flex your thumb down towards your index finger
• Hold for three to five seconds then slowly release and return to the starting position
• Repeat 10 times, then switch to the opposite hand.

The best athletes push themselves, constantly trying to be better, and as a gamer, you’re no different! These five exercises will strengthen your fingers, thumb, and wrist to help prevent esports injuries. They’re also excellent for improving your stamina and strength when playing. If you want to be best, then start with the five best exercises for esports gamers.

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