Open Every Jar in the House
Lifting heavy bags of groceries. Opening tight-lipped jars. Keeping chronic disease risks at bay. It’s easy to assume that grip strength only aids in mundane tasks, but it’s actually a key indicator of your overall health—and it’s something you should actively aim to improve! Keep yourself and your muscles in tip-top shape with these easy workouts you can do at home.
1. Grippers
Everyone and their mom had grippers in their home gym. However, there’s good reason why it remains such a popular tool. For such an unassuming item, it works wonders for crush grip strength and healthy muscles. It’s also cost-effective, so just about anyone can grab one.
2. Plate Pinch
Plate pinches aren’t for the faint of heart, and you should always consult with your doctor before trying anything too extensive. Once you’ve been given the green light, you can effectively improve your grip strength with plates and a stable body.
3. Wrist Curls
You can do wrist curls in a few different ways, but they’re all equally powerful. While it’s not a bulking exercise by any means, it does improve your wrist strength, which is incredibly important and contributes to better resilience and stronger muscles.
4. Finger Lifts
Grip strength doesn’t always require gym equipment. Sometimes, the easiest way to improve overall health is with a simple finger lift! Place your hand flat on a hard surface and lift your fingers one by one. You can also lift them at the same time; either one provides a great workout.
5. Dead Hang
Our body weight is a perfect, gear-free way to test our strength. When you hang off a stable bar, you can work out your wrists, hands, forearms, and back. Working those muscles carries over into your everyday life, and helps far more than you think.
