Please don't laugh at me....

I've never used paddle shifters before. I started playing with them today. I have no problem downshifting but upshifting is awkward. Are you supposed to use your thumbs? Mine don't seem to be long enough, so I don't have enough leverage to push the paddles towards me. Am I doing something wrong?

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2016 X6 ///M Black Sapphire Metallic