How To Get A Grip

The stronger your hands are the more weight you can lift and the more muscle you can build. MAXIM fitness guru ALEXA TOWERSEY shares some essential tips on grip training…

You can tell a lot about a guy from his handshake. Does he give it to you or does he lay it in your hand like a dead fish? I know which one I’d do business with — both at home and in the office. Do me a favour — make a fist. And no, I don’t mean just gently curling your fingers in and wrapping your thumb around them — I mean, make a fist like you’re preparing to punch some smug bastard in the face. Now, keeping your fist tight, notice how your arm feels. Your wrist should be straight and rock solid, your forearm should be tense, veins could pop out and your biceps, triceps and deltoids are ON. As you can see, making a fist activates everything from your hands to your arms to your shoulders and even your back.