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Return to Top of PageHand Size
Hand size is the length of the hand as measured from the crease in the wrist closest to the palm to the tip of the longest finger. An average sized hand for a male is 7.5". Less than 7" would be a small hand, greater than 8" a large hand. Hand size should be taken into consideration when selecting training tools and exercises. The preferred width for pinch work, bar diameter for thick bar work, and set width for gripper work are all impacted.
Return to Top of PageCrushing Strength
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Crushing Strength

Crushing a hand gripper.

Crushing strength is the ability of the hand to generate force when moving from an open to closed position. Closing a hand gripper or smashing an apple draws upon crushing strength. The primary movers are the flexors of the fingers and thumb. The wrist acts as base of support. This means to develop a high level of crushing strength it is necessary to do direct work for the thumb and wrist, in addition to the fingers.
Return to Top of PagePronation of the Hand Watch the Video - Hand Pronation (WMV)
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Pronation of the Hand

Palm down.

Holding the arm straight in front of the body, turn it so the palm faces down. The primary mover in this movement is the triceps.
Return to Top of PageSupination of the Hand Watch the Video - Hand Supination (WMV)
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Supination of the Hand

Palm up.

Holding the arm straight in front of the body, turn it so the palm faces up. The primary mover in this movement is the biceps.
Return to Top of PageRadial Deviation Watch the Video - Radial Deviation (WMV)
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Radial Deviation

Train radial deviation with front levering.

Bend the wrist to move the thumb towards the forearm with minimal wrist flexion or extension.
Return to Top of PageUlnar Deviation Watch the Video - Ulnar Deviation (WMV)
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Ulnar Deviation

Train ulnar deviation with rear or overhead levering.

Bend the wrist to move the pinky towards the forearm with minimal wrist flexion or extension.
Return to Top of PageWrist Extension Watch the Video - Wrist Extension (WMV)
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Wrist Extension

Extend the wrist.

Bend the wrist to move the back of the hand towards the forearm.
Return to Top of PageWrist Flexion Watch the Video - Wrist Flexion (WMV)
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Wrist Flexion

Flex the wrist.

Bend the wrist to move the palm of the hand towards the forearm.
Return to Top of PageWrist Neutral
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Wrist Neutral

Keep the wrist straight.

In the neutral postion, the wrist has no flexion or extension. The first two knuckles of the fisted hand are straight in line with the forearm.

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