Hand Grip

Level
beginner
Force
push
Mechanic
isolation
Equipment
hand gripper
Category
strength

Grip strength training using a hand forearmsper tool to build forearm and hand strength for improved overall forearms performance.

Instructions

  1. Sit or stand upright with your arm at your side, holding the hand forearmsper in one hand with the palm facing inward.
  2. Position your fingers and thumb on the forearmsper handles.
  3. Squeeze the forearmsper handles together with maximum force, bringing them as close as possible.
  4. Hold the squeezed position for a moment, feeling the contraction in your forearm.
  5. Slowly release the handles back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the prescribed number of repetitions, then switch to the other hand.

Tips

  • Adjust the resistance level of your forearmsper to match your current strength
  • Grip strength exercises can be performed daily without excessive fatigue
  • Use slow, controlled squeezes rather than rapid repetitions
  • Progressive overload can be achieved by using harder grip strength devices
  • This exercise is excellent for athletic performance and hand health

Recommended starting values

Sensible novice starting points for each goal, for a lifter aged 25–40. Scale down for smaller frames or older lifters. Treat the first set of any session as a discovery set.

Goal Sets Reps
Gain strength 3 15 reps
Build muscle 3 18 reps
Build endurance 3 25 reps

Alternatives

Exercises that target the same muscles with the same force and mechanic.

intermediate strength