finger strengthening

[HiddenShadow]

Does anyone know of other methods to make your fingers stronger. Im currently using finger-tip pushups and Jung Hay. These both seem to be working fairly well, Im just curious if there are any other exercises I could be doing ? Thanks

[Vash]

There are a myriad of grip-strength training devices you could use, including grippers, squeeze balls, as well as forearm exercises using a barbell or dumbbells.

[kosovo]

I've found a fun way to strengthen arms, fingers, and hand-eye. My old school in Austin, TX had these canvas sacks about 8 inches long by four inches wide. They were filled with iron pellets. You can use fishing weights, bb's, marbles, etc. We would toss them behind the back and catch them with intensity, or lay them on a table or the floor and strike them repeatedly. You'll find that the iron pellets give just a little, unlike solid iron or wood that people use to condition.

Well I gotta quit rambling and get back to work.

Train Hard!

[HiddenShadow]

cool, thanks for the ideas, guys :)

[rubthebuddha]

get a free catalog from www.ironmind.com and check their stuff out. many of us are big fans of their grippers, myself included.

[IronFist]

kosovo, welcome to the forums.

HiddenShadow, why do you want strong fingers? What are you trying to accomplish? Gripping strength? Pinching strength? Punching your fingers through a watermelon?

[HiddenShadow]

well as much fun as punching holes through watermelons is, they do get pricy and quite messy after a while. I would like to make my fingers stronger for snake and tiger style strikes so that I dont break them on someone, cause that would just be no fun.

[rubthebuddha]

you probably hate gallagher (http://www.gallaghersmash.com/images/Gallagher2002a.jpg), too. :mad:

i still say continue with your regular skills work, and supplement with what you see as the most relevant ironmind tool.

[HiddenShadow]

hahahahaha, thats a great pic RTB

Thanks for the advice guys, it is most appreciated

[FooFighter]

Many here may many like CoC grippers from www.ironmind.com but please check out the Ivanko Super Gripper www.ivanko.com/products/html_stuff/gripper_info.html
which in my opinion is superior and less the cost than CoC2 grippers.

[Toby]

Obligatory brag ;). Closed #2 twice in a row on my 1st set on Saturday night. Almost got it closed with the left hand, too. I've found out that I can close it every time if I train hands/arms twice a week, but not 3 times a week. For some reason it makes a big difference. I'll continue with the 3 times, though, 'cause it's fun.