Hand Exercise & Grip Strength with Handmaster Plus

[rico300zx]

This is neat, reminds me of a fancy rice bucket

[observingworld]

I've ordered a Handmaster from amazon.co.uk and I'm so hoping it does the trick. I had to give up the guitar several years ago due to emerging weakness and pain in both hands. Although giving up the guitar allowed quite a lot of improvement in my hand subsequent attempts on my part to start back on the guitar were pitiful.

[doczac]

@observingworld

Make sure you have the consent of a health care professional for hand exercise. When you begin, begin slowly (preferably with the soft Handmaster Plus). Each session should last ONLY to a comfortable fatigue. This way you build blood flow strength and muscles balance a little at a time. Once you feel very stable, increase the exercise by small increments. The key to proper rehab is to be consistent and never overdo any one session, especially at the beginning.

Best,

doczac

[kushRo0ms]

is this useful for typing injuries for playing too much computer games?

[doczac]

@kushRo0ms

Handmaster Plus strengthens & balances all hand muscles & stabilizes the hand, wrist forearm & elbow in environments of repetitive grip/flexion. Should be used by all gamers & computer workers for injury prevention & performance. If u have an injury, consult a health care professional. Handmaster Plus is a super-effective & complete rehabilitation tool to compliment corrective therapy & is carried by all major therapy distributors.

Let us know if we can assist further.

doczac

[aciDradi0]

I need this,i broke my hand.6 months ago and my hand still weak

[karzawisp]

I'm a pianist and would like to know if this will help me. I'm looking to develop my interosseous muscles to improve the action of generating force from my fingers rather than from my forarms. How often should I use the device? Can you overtrain if you do this in addition to regular practice?

[doczac]

@karzawisp :

KW: Handmaster Plus is perfect for musicians, especially pianists - spread is necessary & the hands are palm down (more demand to finger extensor muscles). Handmaster Plus maintains strong, stable, balanced muscles & also ensures maximum blood flow to all tissues (muscle, tendon, ligament, cartilage) for health and injury prevention. In my opinion, every musician has an advantage with Handmaster Plus. BTW, 1x per day to comfortable fatigue is lots (about 1 minute).

Best,

doczac

[AnimationPlantation]

@karzawisp Buy two of these (YOU CAN GET A TRI PACK ON EBAY for around $AU50)) I got one its pretty good but feels strange at first, once you get the hang of it you'll realise that you need two of these to save time. I have plenty hand strengthening devices this one is different because it works outwards strength instead of squeezing but my personal favourites are the gyroball(POWERBALL) & something called (FATGRIPZ) but you need a barbell for the (FATGRIPZ)

[sassyfarms1]

Great excercise, I use for repair of dislocated fingers. But I can not find where to get more of the bands. I wore out the light ball, and am half way on the medium but am out of bands.

[doczac]

@sassyfarms1 :

Thx 4 the feedback. Handmaster Plus is a must for sprain-strain-disclocation rehab. Good for you! ..designed to rehab through full ROM's. Many still using grip-only rehab devices with poor results. I do not let anyone we are working with rehab hand, wrist, ellbow injuries without the use of Handmaster Plus.

For replacement cords Google 'Handmaster Plus replacement cords' to find our online store. Enter 10off2011 for a discount.

Please send us ur testimonial.

Best,

doczac

[no1mrshunter]

Had my doubts about this but it has redifend my hand that had been quite wasted looking after breaking my wrist. Most impressed the muscles stood out as I was doing the excersises and when I had finished I could still feel my hand getting better.

[no1mrshunter]

I bought product with and thought it would probably be not very good to be honest. I am recovering from a broken wrist and have been in a cast for 5 weeks. I tried the excersises and the muscles that are wasted and become undefined just jumped out my hand. I am doing weights as well but even they did not reach the parts that the handmaster does!!!! I think it is the resistance when you put your hand back that are pulling muscles in a way that nothing else can. I am delighted with results

[okcowboy13]

would this help me strengthen my hand, because i have broken it several times and havent found any way to prevent it yet

[doczac]

@okcowboy13 : We target UFC fighters and have many users. You won't find anything better to stimulate maximum strength, balance and blood flow (aid regular repair) daily. Easy to use. Easy to carry. Every UFC fighter should have Handmaster Plus in their bag. Let me know if you have further Q's. You have to stimulate regular repair!

Best,

doczac

[tomattah]

One final general question: do any of you have experience that diet (as well as stress) can affect cramp in your hands? I am thinking caffeine, alcohol and a lack of fruit and vegetables (i.e. a general touring diet).

[doczac]

@tomattah : Good observation. Yes, vit C & protein r 2 key repair factors... of many. Eating fresh fruits/vege's is great for repair. Chose lean meats (chicken, fish also) or beans/eggs also. The next factor is to strengthen, BALANCE, and maximize blood flow to the area, Handmatser Plus is super easy to use + complete+ convenient. ALL GUITARISTS should be using it to offset inherent muscle & circulation imbalance that guitar presents.

Best,

doczac

[doczac]

@AmericanPowerBase : 3 reasons we identify for commonly developing CTS are: 1) a functional problem AT the CT (repetitive grip/grasp - especially with small objects), 2) a functional problem THROUGH the CT (poor circulation via pregnancy, RSI, metabolic issue (diabetes), smoking, etc.) & 3) a physical problem @ the CT (carpal tunnel is small, fracture, etc.). Ur friend qualifies for 1) & 2). Handmaster Plus is an easy convenient exerciser for all 3. Clear with professional 4 use.

Best,

doczac

[tomattah]

Thanks for your advice and feedback! The last few days have been a bit stressful so that may be what it is. Take care, I appreciate your responses.

[tomattah]

Hi - I found this whilst looking for information about cramp. I am a guitar player and in the last few weeks whilst on tour, part-way though a performance, the index finger in my fretting hand closes up in a very painful way and I need to use my picking hand to open it up again until the muscles relax. In addition, I've been getting 'pins and needles' in my fretting hand - I'll book an appointment with my own MD, but in the meantime do these symptoms sound familiar?

[Ometopada]

Whoever is saying this is too soft or useless they are bunch of noobs! This is the best thing out there on the market if you know what it does and how to do it properly. I`ve been playing guitar for 13 years and for the past 3 years ever since i got this thing i warm up with it and then go play. This is for some a rehab tool but for other a warmup and a performance "helper".

[UklaTheMokk]

Product is a great idea but a joke in reality. The "hardest" ball is INSANELY easy to squish and the heaviest rubber band would be perfect as the beginner band. Would have been totally worth the money if the balls were actually difficult to squeeze. Suggest making tougher resistance levels on the bands and especially the balls (insert joke here).

[doczac]

@UklaTheMokk :

We respect the feedback of our users. I have personally tested Handmaster Plus on 1000's of users... I know the feedback well...we listen. I doubt that u have used the firm properly based on ur feedback. If we gave our firm to rehab a fracture, it would injure. We test elite athletes who struggle with full finger extension with the medium band, so I question how the firm band could be a joke to u. If u are seriously trying to improve our product I can discuss further.

doczac

[UklaTheMokk]

@doczac I'll rephrase..."joke" was harsh.  But definitely room for improvement. I stand by my comment regarding the balls. For rehab, they might be perfect. But for improving flexor strength significantly, they are way too easy to close. I'm currently working with grippers with 150lbs of torque and I know I'm on the weak side. That being said, I do use the black and the grey finger bands to work the extensors. But they're actually too long IMHO. I tied them in a knot to shorten them up.

[doczac]

@UklaTheMokk : The cords are designed to work in combo with the ball, not on there own. When used properly, I have never in 11 years been told the cords are too long. If you decide to use the cord alone, yes you would have to shorten it by. We recommend to 'hook it' with opposite index finger to create tension. If u make a knot in it, it will no longer work in combo with the ball. doczac

[okcowboy13]

@ UklaTheMokk :

would this help strengthen my hand, well enough to keep broke breakin it? i do MMA and constantly have to miss practice due to a prior break that just wont heal

[Ometopada]

@UklaTheMokk Before you buy any product you need to know what you want and then do research on it. It`s obvious that you didn`t do any of that. and you don`t know how to use it patiently which results in improper use. As a musician i find it more than firm enough. I actually never used the hardest one cause the point is not only in strengthening my fingers/muscles but also in not hurting myself more while using it.

[MusicDude10234]

@Ometopada I'm a musician too and whenever playing guitar especially tremolo picking, my picking forearm, elbow, and shoulder get pretty tense and I can't play for long due to the tension. As a fellow musician do you think this might help me build up strength?

[Ometopada]

@MusicDude10234 Not really for what you`re saying. This Handmaster PLUS is for your hand and forearm exercise only.

You are suffering from "Jam Tension" :)

Solution? Relax.

I know exactly how u feel cause i sometimes feel the same playing hard parts.

I overcame it by just relaxing b4 playing and try not to tense up during a jam. Practice, work out, stretching.

(I used to clench my teeth and after playing my jaw would hurt a bit from all the muscle tension.Crazy, funny but it`s true LOL.)

[Ometopada]

@MusicDude10234 It might sound weird 2 some that musicians work out to play their instruments but if you really think about it it`s what keeps you agile. Whatever your instrument is, you apply appropriate exercises to it. Yes as a guitarist you should do basic exercise on your wrists and fingers but don`t 4get your arms, shoulders, back. Exercise so when you strap on your axe you won`t feel tension in your arms/shoulders and/or heaviness in your back...It`ll benefit in u in other ways 2. \m/

[doczac]

(cont'd)

1) PREPARE people through proper training for their gripping activity. This means training the muscles that close the hand (in grip) as well as the muscles that open the hand (these are stabilizing muscles allowing grip muscles to work more efficiently). The result is strength, balance & max blood flow. In this situation, there is far less exposure to carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as tennis elbow & other RSI's.and,

[JOHNNYWADTON]

Hi,

I have been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome on my right hand, the hand surgeon told me that anything that is repetitive and against resistance has to be avoided by carpal tunnel sufferers, can you tell me why this is being recommended to carpal tunnel sufferers? How can this actually relieve a carpal tunnel syndrome? He told me that the repetitive motion of the tendon's synovial sheaths rubbing thru and fro against the already inflamed median nerve at the carpal tunnel damages it more.

[doczac]

@JOHNNYWADTON :

To be clear, carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition in people that repetitively grip. They mostly do not consider to train properly to prepare the muscles and tendons thus they are are commonly aggravated causing inflammation and swelling in the tunnel.

We are on a campaign to:

(this answer is in 3 sections to follow d2 lack of word space. Let's spend some time on this and get it correctly understood and work together to solve this PREVETABLE problem)

[JOHNNYWADTON]

@doczac Ok, thank you very much, so the inflammation should be resolved BEFORE starting to use the hand master. That makes sense. Thanks for the detailed explanation.

best regards

[doczac]

@JOHNNYWADTON : Exactly... the 2 situations where proper balanced exercise (this is a whole conversation) is key for CTS is: 1) BEFORE it starts (unfortunately the leaders in CTS are not pushing for this, it is left largely to private individuals such as myself) & 2) after successful therapy (yes, inflammation down). This is also largely overlooked. Once symptoms subside, original CTS CAUSE is usually not considered. The result is poor education of the CTS patient & eventual reoccurance. doczac 

[doczac]

@JOHNNYWADTON

(cont'd)

1) PREPARE people through proper training for their gripping activity. This means training the muscles that close the hand (in grip) as well as the muscles that open the hand (these are stabilizing muscles allowing grip muscles to work more efficiently). The result is strength, balance & max blood flow. In this situation, there is far less exposure to carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as tennis elbow & other RSI's.and,

[doczac]

@JOHNNYWADTON

(cont'd)

2) REHABILITATE AFTER treatment so that the same causative factors in the patient do not reoccur.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is not a mystery. The cavalier attitude towards preparation is common place. Handmaster Plus easily strengthens and balances the hand wrsit and elbow to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome and rehabilitates the patient only when symptoms have been settled.

[doczac]

@JOHNNYWADTON

The resistance towards proper hand, wrist & forearm training is a huge and expensive problem in our society today.

Never would I suggest that a patient exercise the inflammed tendons in an active CTS case. If your doctor would like to find out further about proper exercise and balance of the hand, wrsit forearm, please have him or her contact me directly.

Good luck. Let me know if I can assist further.

Best,

Dr. Zachary

[121jigawatts]

I'm a guitarist of 20+ years now and have a grip master (I think that's what it's called). Anyway, I actually did notice some strength increase but then it followed with a wrist that felt sore (fretting hand on side opposite the palm). I went away when I stopped using it but have began a great pre and post stretching routine that has worked wonders. Do you think the Handmaster Plus a good addition to a 38 year old fingerstyle guitarist? If yes, why?

[doczac]

@121jigawatts

Handmaster Plus is essential for guitarists because the finger opening muscles (extensors) are hugely active in a stabilizing function during all grip and finger actiosn. Yet historically guitarist train by flexion (grip) alone. Not a good idea without equal (or more) attention to the finger and thumb extensors. I see so many needless injuries because of this imbalanced approach. Handmaster Plus makes hand muscle balance easy.

Best,

doczac

[thesubdolphin]

I've been researching hand strength products and yours looks pretty good. It was nice to see a pretty fair price too! Probably available online only?

[doczac]

@thesubdolphin :

Yes, available online mostly... also available through therapy distributors, music distributors, climbing shops...

Best,

doczac

[Delvadar]

Does it really work?

[doczac]

@Delvadar :

Yes, it really works, and what is most important to notice is that it compliments the user's natural structure (balances 9 muscles that close the hand with the 9 muscles that open the hand), unlike tradional 'grip only' hand strengtheners.

Best,

doczac

[minaandre]

yeeaaaah

im just buying that stuff

hope that it increase my hand strength

becouse im playing volleyball

[doczac]

@minaandre

Handmaster Plus is key for volleyball players, who understand the importance of strengtheneing the finger extensor muscles in relation to setting the ball. Good luck in your season. Keep in touch. Let us know how you do!

Best,

doczac

[debster707]

I'm 58 years old & was told today I have osteoarthritist in my hands & that is what is causing my pain (especially in my thumbs). They pop all the time naturally. And that there's nothing that can be done. It's part of the aging process.

Will this help strengthen them? I have a hard time even twisting a water bottle cap open.

[doczac]

@debster707

We have many arthritic users and I highly suggest giving the product a try. It will 1) stimulate balanced muscle tone to support the joints as well as 2) improve blood flow to bring nutrients to the entire joint surface. But first, you should be cleared and monitored by a health care practitioner to use the 'soft' Handmaster Plus. Start slow and lengthen your sessions as advised. Move eventually to medium Handmaster Plus product only if advised.

Best,

doczac

[azvideoguy]

@debster707 --Have you looked into tart cherry extract? Great stuff!

[CYI3ERPUNK]

thought it was gonna be more gimmicky, i was impressed, looks decent

[doczac]

@CYI3ERPUNK

Thanks for the feedback. Yes, Handmaster Plus is a proper biomechanical exercise that strengthens & balances all hand muscles conveniently. Athletes, musicains & therapists now have a tool that is convenient...they actually use it. Traditional 'grip only' products can lead to hand muscles imbalance. When we developed Handmaster Plus, we were instantly able to combat imbalance & strengthen properly. There is much more research at our website.

Best,

doczac

[hijosinunavida]

God, such a simple concept...I could've thought of that lol

[JSA19882007]

Hey doc,

I just got my Handmaster plus today, how long before I see improvement in my handwriting? my problem is my pen grip is weak, this causes my fingers to slip of the pen.

[doczac]

@JSA19882007

You should feel differences within 4-6 weeks if you are consistent. Use daily, 1-2 sessions until comfortable fatigue. Follow instructions.

Best,

doczac

[doczac]

@JSA19882007

Please note also that you should consult your health care professional to ensure that your weakness is not due to a possible condition such a nerve entrapment which will affect the results of using Handmaster Plus.

Best,

doczac

[gabbogabbo]

im sure this works but all i do is put two towels over a chinup bar and do chin ups that way, that works!!!

[doczac]

@gabbogabbo

Thanks for your comment, but you missed the point. The finger extensor muscles must also be trained to enjoy full strength and stability. Your exercise does not address training finger extensor muscles and will eventually lead to imbalance of finger flexors vs. finger extensors, same idea as biceps/triceps. Shortened finger flexors lead to hand, wrist elbow imbalance. Easy to add Handmaster Plus to your exercises!

Best,

doczac

[doczac]

@gabbogabbo:

Sorry G..you would still be causing hand muscle imbalance due to grip. The only way to strengthen finger extensor muscles is to open the hand against resistance. Otherwise, you miss many muscles and cause imbalance and potential strength and injury concerns.

Best,

doczac

[Bluemiles0]

is the footmaster still comin out?

[doczac]

@Bluemiles0 :

We are still testing our device to asure of proper resistance vectors

[Bluemiles0]

@doczac k. do you have an idea of when itll be available?

[doczac]

@Bluemiles0:

Sorry BM0, we have a few ideas. Whichever tests out first will be added to our products. The foot product has been tricky... we will not introduce it until we are satisifed. Lots of trial and error. Are u having a foot problem?

[Bluemiles0]

@doczac yeah i imagine itd be tricky. but im a drummer and the technique i use requires as much foot/ankle strength possible so the footmaster would be perfect. the handmaster worked wonders for me so im guessing the footmaster will do the same.

[Bluemiles0]

@doczac k. do you have an idea of when itll be available?

[doczac]

you can visit our website by searching 'Handmaster Plus'

[SAUL149]

WHERE CAN I BUY ONE OF THESE??

[doczac]

@SAUL149 :

Best to search 'Handmaster Plus' to find our site. You can buy there. Let me know if I can assist further..

doczac

[6packproject]

New blog post "Interview with Paul Knight" (see channel for URL)

[maxtor80]

Is the person in the video using the hard medium or soft version of this exerciser?

[doczac]

Hi @maxtor80 ... it is a medium strength unit..

[maxtor80]

@doczac  Got mine today a medium. Seems to be just right for me, thanks

[doczac]

@maxtor80 ...

enjoy...never overdue, but be consistent! Let me know if I can help further,

doczac

[Percussionfish]

im sad reallt worred since i just started having a wrist pain, i hope is not tendonitis, or any other syndrome.

im gonna cry if i cant play no more, i better stop writing

[davidoblue1]

hello doczac. i just purchased your product and i am feeling a little doubt. i read some reviews from people who purchased the Handmaster plus and a lot of them mentioned that they're band had snapped. i got a little worried since i have not gotten the product yet. i am wondering if there is any way of preventing this?

-thanks

[doczac]

D:

Some time ago, we had a container that had faulty product (which was not QC'ed as per schedule), but have since changed our manufacturing process to ensure specific USA material from GLS only. No problems since. Anyone that bought from that container has been given replacement cords free. We take customer service very seriously.

Hope that helps.

Best,

doczac

[tctebsrules]

yea i just got mine since my arm was hurting from too much guitar i hope it will do the trick

[bhavvv]

I pulled my wrist from overplaying the piano, and this is reall reall helping with my rehab.

It almost felt broken, but everything moves fine with some wrist pain, and wearing a wrist support glove everyday and using this completely relieves it.

I only got the grip today, hopfully it wont take too long to repair and build my strength back.

[bhavvv]

I can already play again now just after a few days =D

At first I could only play about 10 minutes before it started to hurt, then the next day for about 20-30 minutes, and today i managed 2 sessions.

My wrist and little finger get a bit sore after playing for increasing amounts of time still, but then this exercise toy relieves the pain and discomfort right away. I just keep it attached to the hand as long as I can and pull and sqeeze every 5 minutes or so.

Need to get my hand fixed :)

[kolesidisgiannis]

This product is called Grip Saver Plus in Greece.

[RadiusBass]

kalispera,

eisai sigouros gia auto?

ego den to vrika pouthena etsi...

[blitzflame08]

does anyone know where i can buy this?

[LardInATubeSock]

oops, also I am doing 30 rep set of the "squeeze, open and bend wrist" method. Is this enough to do daily? Right now I am using the yellow (easiest) band and the light blue(easiest) ball. thanks.

[LardInATubeSock]

I also bought this product, and so far I love it! I am using it to help recover from tennis elbow. My question is this: I am currently doing the exercise in your video with my arm completely straightened/outstretched in fromt of me, parallel to the ground. I find that is seems to involve (hence hurt!) the area where I need rehabilitation. Is this straight-arm metod okay to do, or must my arm be bent at the elbow (for lateral epicondylitis rehab) while doing these exercises? Help appreciated!

[jonytew]

Hi doczac, im a guitarist and I thnk from reasearching the symptoms I have RSI in my extensor muscles. So if I buy this ball should I use it for rehabilitation exclusilvly before going back to guitar playing and then using it as a warm up? If so how often and for how long should I do these exercises to rehabilitate myself? Thank u

[smackledorb]

where do i get the hand master plus? are they in stores or do i have to order it.

[bebenavole]

I bought the handmaster plus in December 2008.Been suffering tendon inflammation and other guitar related problems.After 2 weeks of using the Handmaster Plus the thumb loop snapped. I emailed Tom Spragge , sent some photos.He not only emailed back but promptly sent me, not 1 ,but 4 new rubber chords!! 4 free!

After almost 3.mnt of using the HMP and im getting a lot more hand strength back. I can warm up exercise without overdoing it I really recommend this product !

[soaptrope]

does it work for inner elbow stabilizer injurys

[HardCoreSkater16]

Will this make your hand bigger, and make your fingers thicker and longer?

Please answer.

[doczac]

Hi HardCoreSkater16:

Exercising the muscles of your hand (9 muscles close the hand & 9 muscles open it) would theorteically make your hand muscles bigger, which would make your hands and forearms bigger. Your genes would play into how much so 9just as in body building). The exercises would make you stronger & much morebalanced (most people are over developed on flexor muscles) but would have no affect on finger/thumb length.

Hope that helps!

best,

doczac

[HardCoreSkater16]

how much is it...and do i have to order it or can i buy it in a store

[RobindeValkNL]

I'm from the Netherlands and suffering from a wrist injury for a couple years now. Is it possible for me to get a hold of this product??

[gagi1963andjeo]

It's good for playing music instruments...5 stars!

[Mannypacquia0]

hi doczac question, how do you know when your making progress when using the handmaster plus? like in terms of months and weeks, that you and your hands feel progress? because im still thinking of buying this lol even buying two of em ;O

[doczac]

Hi Mannypacquia0:

Thanks for your q.

When using Handmaster Plus, you will notice muscle fatigue/challenge usually within one minute, as most products do not exercise all of the important muscles that Handmaster Plus resists (this is the reason for so much weakness, injury & imbalance).

Muscle changes are usually noticed within weeks, if user is consistent.

Best,

doczac

[Mannypacquia0]

thanks for the honest answer, and also doczac so basicly ican feel promosing results if i exercise with hand masterplus repeatedly everyday for like 5 mins on each hand or something?

[ttamreztif]

Do you recommend the pro hands gripmaster pro?

[doczac]

Hi ttamreztif:

Thanks for your q. The products are quite different.

Handmaster Plus allows the user's hand to be resisted through full, natural, 3-dimensional ranges of motion through both closing (flexion) & opening (extension), producing maximum strength, balance and blood flow.

Gripmaster addresses flexion only, through 2 dimensions (1 plane).

Hope that helps...

Best,

doczac

[BassPlayerRene9]

I LOVE THIS THING!!!

works GREAT!!

THANX ;0

[doczac]

Hi BassPlayerRene9:

Thanks for the feedback. We have many professional bands and musicians using Handmaster Plus daily & on tour.

Use it regularly for strength, stamina, balance & accuracy, as well as for warm up and cool down. A 1 minute cool down exercise will help eliminate lactic acid from the tissues (lactic acid is a by product of hand, finger and wrist muscle contraction and can lead to stiffness and tissue adhesions).

Best,

doczac

[BassPlayerRene9]

im thinkin of gettin one of these

im usin the nsd powerball right now..is the hand master better than the powerball? or does the powerball have its perks?

[doczac]

Hi BassPlayerRene9:

Thanks for your interest. I quite like the Powerball for wrist and forearm strength, but used alone (because the Powerball require repetitive finger gripping, yet no finger extension), will lead to finger muscle imbalance and therefore finger, thumb, hand, carpal tuneel, wrist, forearm and elbow imbalance/weakness. Use Handmaster Plus to balance the 18 finger muscles & strengthen the lateral forearm/elbow & Powerball for the wrist and forearm. Great combo.

Best,

doczac

[BassPlayerRene9]

thanx for replyin!!

bought one today!!!...well...eariler! ;D

thanx agian!~

[BuDzManson]

hey doczac i watched ur video and i play guitar every day, i just wanted to know how much are they let me know thx.

[doczac]

Hybridaaron:

The 18 hand muscles (act on the hand specifically) are made up of 9 muscles that open & 9 muscles that close the hand. There are also muscles that act specifically on the wrist. Maximum wrist fitness requires hand AND wrist muscles to be strong & balanced. Many people leave out hand exercise form their wrist workout not realizing that about hand 1/2 muscles cross (& thus affect) the wrist joint, lending to its fitness. Handmaster Plus & Powerball are a great combo.

Best, doczac

[Hybridaaron]

i watched most of your videos, dr.zac, but i have a question. i personally want to take martial arts that involve the maximum potential and extent of wrist strength and movement, which is possible in chinese kung fu exercise, training, and forms. but what i do not understand is how the wrist is relative to the 18 muscles that both open and close the hand, or am i wrong? i also am curious of what the safest wrist training is, because that would be conducive to add to hand performance, thx