When you meet someone who gives you a strong handshake, either they have spent many hours in the gym or spent their life doing physical labor, and you get the impression they could take your head off with just their finger and thumb! The good news is you do not have to get a job in a steel mill, construction site or farm to get a strong grip like this.
If you've ever wondered...
- Did I miss that pass because of weak hands?
- Are my wrists strong enough to catch that ground ball?
- Were my hands weak or was the kicker's leg really that strong?
- Could I lift heavier weights?
- Can I improve my golf / tennis / baseball basketball rock climbing / mountain biking techniques?
There are some very effective exercises that can be performed on a regular basis to improve your grip strength. Make sure you rest your hands, wrists and forearms for two weeks to avoid overtraining. Many athletes train heavy for one week and then light the next week followed by two weeks off of grip strength training exercises.
It is important to understand that each part of the hand has very different functions. All these areas must be trained for balanced development and maintenance of the lower arm.
Training includes:
- Crushing, for hands
- Pinching, for thumbs
- Levering, for wrists
- Extending, for fingers
Strength training the entire body, including your grip, makes it easier to do every day chores around the house or at work. It allows us to function at optimum levels while doing any physical task.
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