Hand Grip Training Working The Forearm Extensors

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The forearm extensors are the most neglected muscle group when it comes to grip and forearm training. Most people just focus on the muscles that close the hand, but the forearm extensors (the muscles that open the hand) must be trained as well for maximal development. Just like you wouldn't train your biceps and forget about your triceps, the same idea applies when it comes to your forearms.
One of the best forearm extensor exercises for strengthening the grip is Rubber Band Finger Extensions. Just get a thick rubber band and place your fingers and thumb inside the band. Spread your fingers as wide as possible, close them, and repeat. You can also do the same thing with your thumb and each finger individually.
This is also an excellent exercise for anyone who suffers from elbow tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome because it helps balance out the muscles in the wrists and forearms, which can help relieve the pain and strain on the tendons.

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• finger
• extensor
• muscles
• forearm
• forearms
• hand
• grippers
• carpal
• tunnel
• syndrome
• tendonitis
• golfers
• elbow

[chocoboblue99]

I'm trying this now. Anyone know how long it will take to see improvement with wrist tendinitis or tennis elbow?

Going to try to do this once or twice a day, every day

[leemhayward]

@chocoboblue99

It depends on how back your tendinitis is, but you could see improvement within a couple weeks of doing this regularly.

[abdulmoeedkhan1988]

uploader i want to ask from you that hand grippers are good for weak elbow & tendons?

[leemhayward]

@abdulmoeedkhan1988

Yes, training with heavy grippers is great for building up the tendons of the forearms and can help with tendonitis issues.

[elgoose2003]

im your same height why is that you foramrs look longer than mines?

[leemhayward]

@elgoose2003

Everyone one has a different body structure. You can have longer or shorter limbs compared to someone else even if you are both the same height. It's just genetics.

[zerodrago]

is there another way to train hand grip with out handgrips cause im to poor to afford them

[tonemnster]

I discovered the rubber band exercises a few years ago. This virtually cured 20+ yrs of undiagnosed repetitive motion injuries I have from playing guitar. I used to have to stop playing for 6+ months at a time. I'm not cured, but w/maintennance, I can play regularly. I've returned to school to study music and I'm pursuing a career in it now. EXCELLENT post/advice.

[Kranen5]

@leemhayward Hey lee, cant you upload a video about forearm training? would love to get tips for some new great exercises :)

[leemhayward]

@respeezy

You can do this everyday, but if your fingers or joints feel sore, just take a day or two off from doing this and then resume later.

[respeezy]

I am trying the rubber band thing now , it actually feels quite good.

Any recommendation on how often to do this?

Hope this will make the whole tennis elbow go away.

Thanks for the video and if we were in prison i would definitely protect you in the shower.

A.

[FlyingGold]

omg next thing you know there's gonna be a video on how to train your little toe