A hand gripper is a small, handheld device that is designed to increase hand grip strength. It looks like a letter V, with two compressible handles that form the arms of the V and a spring mechanism or arrangement of coils that join together so that you can squeeze the handles together. Here are some benefits of using a hand gripper:
- Increases muscular strength and builds endurance: With proper hand grippers, users can expect to lift heavy objects and hold them for a longer time.
- Improves sports performance: A good grip is essential for sports like basketball, football, tennis, rock climbing, and weight lifting.
- Grows forearms: Hand grippers can allow users to train their forearms.
- Builds muscular endurance: Grip training with hand grippers can help build muscular endurance.
- Improves dexterity: Working with a hand grip strengthener consistently can improve strength within the hands and forearms and improve the dexterity of the fingers and wrists, which is a crucial skill to carry throughout daily life and exercise.
- Increases blood flow: Hand grips stimulate and increase blood flow in the localized area of the activated muscles in the forearms.
It is important to note that hand grip strengtheners alone do not build muscle but can lead to increased muscle mass in the forearms and hands.
