Hand Arches

There are several arches within the palm of your hand that allow the hand to grasp objects of different sizes and shapes. Developing the arches of the hand will help enable skilled movement of your fingers and control the power of your grasp. Well-developed hand arches provide a balance between hand mobility and stability. The benefits of a well-developed hand arches include increased hand strength, improved ability to adjust grasp on tools and other objects, improved ability of the hand to adapt to an object’s size, shape, and weight, and improved thumb opposition.