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Grip Finger Press

The Grip Finger Press mainly works the forearms. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.

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Optional Equipment

Yoga Mat
Yoga Mat

Grip Finger Press Muscles Worked

Primary

Inner Forearm (wrist flexors)

Secondary

Top Forearm (wrist extensors)

How to do the Grip Finger Press

Setup

  • Begin in a quadruped position on a yoga mat, with your hands directly under your shoulders and your knees directly under your hips.

  • Keep your spine neutral and engage your core muscles to stabilize your torso.

Movement

  • Start with your hands flat on the floor.

  • Lift the palms of your hands off the mat while keeping your fingertips firmly planted into the floor.

  • Keep your fingers slightly bent to maintain tension and control.

  • Hold this position, focusing on the strength and stability of your fingers and forearms pressing into the floor.

  • Slowly lower your palms back to the mat with control to complete the movement.

  • Keep your elbows straight but not hyper-extended throughout the hold.

Grip Finger Press FAQs

What muscles does the Grip Finger Press work?

The Grip Finger Press mainly works the forearms. The main muscles are the wrist flexors.

What equipment do you need for the Grip Finger Press?

None. The Grip Finger Press is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.

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