In the hand gripper area, this is hands-down the best value.It has many levels of adjustments and a good design that fits all kinds of people's hands although it may be too small for someone under 5'4" or anyone with less than average strength hands for an athletic woman or very sedentary male.However, grip strength increases rapidly, so you can certainly work your way up to using this quickly anyway.The BIG advantage of using this device is providing relatively uniform resistance through a full range of motion and many resistance levels.Most serious bodybuilders have used this and you can find them in most good gyms.
This product is VERY well made and since it has so many adjustable levels, you are not likely to injure your hands using it.This is a serious concern for anyone, but especially musicians, surgeons and other people who have to preserve their fine motor coordination.The reality is that the hands are complicated and relatively delicate.It is very easy to injure one's self and suddenly jumping resistance levels is a step in this direction as is an improper range of motion.
Along with this device, I strongly recommend a wrist roller:Wrist Roller.There are many different types, but one with a thicker than average grip is best.This can be used to alternately roll with the rope in two positions, strenthened both extension and flexion in a very natural way.I do this everytime I finish playing the piano and add a small amount of weight each time.
If you are looking to build hand strength, then I would also consider doing heavy deadlifts.This has an overall positive hypertrophy effect and is great for developing grip.Walking various distances carrying sand bags in each hand and adding sand is also very good.I also do positive and very slow negative chins (30 sec.) then hang on to the bar as long as I can.This is easy to do and an effective challenge for many people.If it's not difficult, just try adding extra weight!
Hand grips are often thought of as ONLY a flexion type exerciser.However, by gripping over two seconds on the positive movement and using a slow eccentric (opening) movement, you get a good training effect on the extensors as well.You can complicate this by opening your fingers against one or more rubber bands or exercise tubing depending upon your needs.
A good book on hand strength is Mastery of Hand Strength.This has many good tips, novel exercises and enough depth to design your own routine.However, for most people a roller and Ivanko power gripper is more than enough.
Product Description
The Original IVANKO Super GripperDevelop a strong grip and powerful forearms with adjustable increments. Additional springs are available but, you probably won't need any. This, fully and easily adjustable grip and forearm, device will work all the muscles of the hands and forearms. Out of the box, the SUPER GRIPPER has forty increments of adjustable resistance using two beefy coil springs. More can be added. The SUPER GRIPPER solves the problem created by the big jumps of the non-adjustable grippers. Add some variation by using it in the 'conventional' or 'original' (remember the diagrams in the old mags?) holds - right side up or upside down. This is no ordinary gripper. The SUPER GRIPPER weighs two pounds. The sturdy diecast metal frame has a tough protective coating. The heavy wire tension springs are chrome plated. The overall design provides a virtual lifetime of maintenance free training. The range of easy, quick, adjustability means several workout partners can use the gripper consecutively, despite differences in grip level. You can adjust the load over a wide range quicker then you can add a pair of plates to a bar.
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