HAND STRENGTH
Do you take the time to train your Hand Strength?
For example: Crushing, Pinching and Endurance?
Throwing away lifting straps years ago, I often do some of these exercises:
Hand Grippers, Static Hangs, Plate Pinches, Wrist Curls, Towel/Rope Pulldowns and/or Rows, Finger Cable Rows, Fingertip Push Ups/Planks and Plate Walks/Farmer’s Walk….last distance, 2000 non stop feet with 45lb plates.
If you do…What are some techniques you use for yourself or your clients?
Hi Michael. I work with a lot of racquet sport athletes, and so I often will work the forearm (extensors and flexors) using modalities and exercises such as rubber ball squeezes, Farmer’s Carry, hammer pronation and supination, newspaper rolling, rubber band spreads…
LaRue, CSCS
www.lecfitness.com
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Hi Michael,
I use the MELT Hand Treatment regularly to improve and/or maintain good hand health, including wrist range of motion and to release tension all the way up the facial arm lines to the shoulders and neck.
Karin Singleton
www.meltnc.com
Hello Michael,
Yes, I do, for myself as well as clients. I love the facial expressions when I handshake someone for the first time. They are always pleasantly surprised, which spurs another conversation.
We do the exercises mentioned, plus finger extensions; I like using the reset glove. Most clients forget about the extensors and concentrate on the flexion. We also work on the rest of the arm for optimal hand strength.
Take care.
