Grip strength is a skill that many athletes simply miss the boat on, and yet it does not take a ton of time to develop.  Even though grip strength may not seem obviously applicable to certain sports, it is a surprisingly prevalent physical quality that can makes a huge difference in athletic performance in almost all areas.

Grip Training

In this video, we cover three simple methods for improving grip strength.  We’ll show you how easy it is to target your grip by making small adjustments to the exercises that you’re already doing…

3 Simple Grip-Strengthening Methods:

1.) Use grip-force grippers, which can be incorporated into a variety of different exercises, including:

• Pull-ups
• Dumbbell rows
• Kettle bell swings or jump squats
• Virtually any dumbbell or barbell exercises

2.) Use a pinch grip for static plate holds (30-90 sec) and deadlifts

3.) Do dowel exercises with a partner, including:

• Using an overhand grip to roll dowel toward and away from the body with tension supplied by partner
• Conducting a reverse dowel curl with partner providing concentric and eccentric resistance
• Applying force to the dowel at different angles while partner resists movement

Improve Sports Performance

If you have already developed some grip strength, these exercises can be a great supplement to your warm-up.

If you are relatively new to increasing grip strength, these methods may best be applied at the end of your workout so that you’re grip isn’t fried for the duration of your training time.

These methods are simple, easy, and inexpensive, yet they can make a huge difference in sports performance

Stay tuned for more performance-enhancing tips…

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