To do these exercises, start by holding one hand up with the fingers pointed toward the ceiling. Have your pinky finger and your thumb meet in the middle and press the two fingers together firmly. While you are doing this exercise you may feel the sides of the hands and wrist being flexed and strengthened. This is a great exercise for those experiencing carpal tunnel syndrome or other stiffness/soreness along the sides of the hands, the wrists or the tendons that run along these parts. Do as many reps as you can without feeling pain, and stop immediately if you feel something wrong. This exercise improves flexibility and keeps those digits pinching properly.