Strength Training and Conditioning

By Mafalda Genevie

 Antagonistic Balance is maintaining a realistic balance of strength between opposing muscle groups.

One example of a part of the body that must be maintained in a sensible strength balance is the shoulder. Without proper antagonistic balance, shoulder problems can occur, such as Slouching Shoulders, Neck Pain, Headaches, Upper Back Weakness
Pulled Muscles, Cramps, etc.

The shoulder is not the only thing affected by a lack of antagonistic balance. Over time, being in a state of antagonistic imbalance can lead to many problems from the elbow down to the fingers: Misalignment of carpal (wrist) bones, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tingling in the fingers, Weakness in the hands, fingers and thumbs, Pain, etc.

The easiest way to maintain balance between the antagonists of the hands is by including finger and wrist extension movements.

Here are three ways you can include more extensor training in your weekly training routine without breaking the bank.

1. Rubber Band Finger Extensions

A good set of rubber bands can be picked up at any office supply store.

Read more: How to Train for Hand Strength and Health