Grip and Finger Strength Training ---- Why?

Grip and finger strength training is often neglected or given very low priority.

So, why should we consider quotidian grip and finger strength training?

Anyone involved in the martial arts should be able to produce several reasons for making it a priority. Particularly any of the grappling style arts. Some other sports where superior grip strength and endurance would be beneficial are any racket sport, football, baseball, golf and hockey. I think you would agree however that every athlete, professional or weekend warrior, would benefit from a stronger more enduring grip.

But why, you say, should anyone else be concerned? Well let’s take for example the woman, (I’m sure there are men who struggle with this too), who constantly has to rely on a man to open jars for her. This may sound risible but being independent of this brings an air of confidence and assuredness that hey, I can handle things myself. Think of the number of times each day we use our hands for grasping things. Everyday or seasonal chores such as gardening, shoveling, carrying grocery bags, and picking up kids as you play with them and many more activities become easier, more enjoyable.

There are any number of fancy gadgets on the market today for developing superior grip and finger strength. Some good and some are a complete waste of time. None however are necessary for developing grip and finger strength. With some basic materials you have around the house you can develop an effective grip and finger strength program. Newspaper, a bath towel, a screw driver with a block of wood and a screw, two pieces of wood and a few nails, are all you require. In fact just the resistance of your body weight can increase grip and finger strength dramatically.

Test this out and see if it is true. Work on improving your grip and finger strength for one month. You will not be disappointed.

For ideas on how you might design your program send me an email, premierblueprints@gmail.com.