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Hand Strengthening/Conditioning

  • 20-01-2011 12:08pm
    #1
    Kenpo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 296 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I don't have the strongest hand in the world and over the last few years i've sprained my fingers quite a bit blocking kicks.

    I've started kickboxing and padwork is taking its toll on the hands/fingers aswell (even with the hands wrapped and good gloves).

    Does anyone have any advice on exercises/techniques to improve hand/finger strength?

    Thanks

    K


Comments

  • #2
    yomchi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,621 ✭✭✭yomchi


    You might find some interesting information on this site;

    http://www.davidhorne-gripmaster.com/


  • #3
    pearsquasher
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 673 ✭✭✭pearsquasher


    Wall-climbing (boldering, free-climbing etc)

    Knuckle, wrist, finger and regular pushups.

    I have zero injuries because of this (we don't use wraps/gloves either).

    Also... the biomechanics behind a strike/block neeeds to be correct... its not just about speed/power.


  • #4
    Sid_Justice
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,720 ✭✭✭Sid_Justice


    As an outside the box suggestion, I'd probably advise you stop blocking kicks with your fingers and hands.


  • #5
    chprt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 573 ✭✭✭chprt


    yeah was gonna say why you blockinh with your hands... thats why god gave you shins mate..

    www.onlinemathsgrinds.ie



  • #6
    comikbookguy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 25 ✭comikbookguy


    lift some weights bench press etc good for grip, grasp the bar tight when lifting, kettlebells too good for grip strength but also follow Paddys advice :D


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  • #7
    Niall Keane
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,154 ✭✭✭Niall Keane


    an old sanshi expression states: "once we have fists we need nothing else", keep your fists closed if you are scooping kicks etc... a good friend who did karate and semi-contact competition had his finger bent 90 degrees to the side, its like that to this day from blocking with an open palm. I know some styles teach this but its simply wrong, it will never work full contact, sanshou and in particular wudang styles specialise in kick take downs from every type of kick, and given the variables its absolutely necessary to keep your fists closed when parrying or scooping / catching.
    strengthening your fingers is pointless, personally in competition I have broken arms and legs with kicks, fingers dont stand a chance! and I'm not that unique in that!


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