page_title: Grip strength
section_title: Training methods
hierarchical_section_title: Grip strength / Training methods
context_page_description: Grip strength is the force applied by the hand to pull on or suspend from objects and is a specific part of hand strength. Optimum-sized objects permit the hand to wrap around a cylindrical shape with a diameter from one to three inches. Stair rails are an example of where shape and diameter are critical for proper grip in case of a fall. Other grip strengths that have been studied are the hammer and other hand tools. In applications of grip strength, the wrist must be in a neutral position to avoid developing cumulative trauma disorders.
  Grip strength is a general term also used to refer to the physical strength of an animal and, for athletes, to the muscular power and force that can be generated with the hands. In athletics, grip strength is critical for rock climbers and is an important factor in strongman competitions and weight lifting. Grip strength training is also a major feature in martial arts and can be useful in various professions where people must work with their hands.
context_section_description: Grip strength training requires a different type of training regimen than other muscular training.  The reasons are primarily based on the interplay of the tendons and muscles and the lack of "down time" or rest that most people's hands get.
  It is generally considered that all aspects of the hand must be exercised to produce a healthy and strong hand.  Only working on closing grip will cause an imbalance between closing and opening (antagonist) muscles, and can lead to problems such as tendinitis and carpal tunnel syndrome.
caption: Wrist straps allow lifting heavier weights without having the grip strength that would be required otherwise.
exif: {}