Hand Strengthening
The next section of exercises is for increasing the strength of your hand. Here are some tips:
•Your muscles should feel tired after each set
•If your hand muscles are stiffening up, try the hand and wrist stretch (page 11).
•Instead of using the gripper, use the ball.
Grip Power
1. Place your weaker arm on the table.
2. Place the gripper in your palm between your knuckles and your thumb pad.
3. Squeeze the gripper as hard as you can for a count of 3.
4. Relax your hand for a count of 3.
Tip: Remember to open your hand after gripping. Try to keep other muscles relaxed, especially your shoulders.
Squeeze the Ball
1. Place your weaker arm on the table.
2. Place the ball in your hand and squeeze as hard as you can for a count of 5.
3. Relax your hand for a count of 5.
Tip: Remember to open your hand after gripping. Try to keep other muscles relaxed, especially your shoulders.
Finger Power
1. Place the putty on the table and roll into a thick rope. Use your weaker hand as much as possible.
2. Take each finger of your weaker hand, starting with your thumb, and push into the putty.
3. After your finish all 5 fingers, re-roll the putty with your weaker hand.
4. Do this whole sequence 5 times
Tip: Get a stiffer putty if this exercise is easy. Do not hyper-extend the fingers –that is don’t bend the fingers backward.
If you are interested in getting to know more about how our company can incorporate these exercises in the form of VR or would like to request a demo of our products, email us at info@exrt.io or check out our social media pages for more information!
