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Grip Tenni Ball Hand Squeeze

The Grip Tenni Ball Hand Squeeze mainly works the forearms. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.

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Grip Tenni Ball Hand Squeeze Muscles Worked

Primary

Inner Forearm (wrist flexors)

Secondary

Forearm Flexor (brachioradialis)

How to do the Grip Tenni Ball Hand Squeeze

Setup

Place a tennis ball on a flat surface like a table. Place your hand over the ball, allowing your fingers to rest naturally on the top of the ball.

Movement

  1. Firmly grasp the ball by curling your fingers and palm around its surface.

  2. Squeeze the ball with maximum effort while keeping your wrist and forearm stable.

  3. Hold the squeeze for a few seconds.

  4. Carefully release the intensity of the grip, allowing the hand to return to a relaxed state on the ball.

Tip

Focus on controlled, rhythmic contractions rather than jerky movements to safely improve hand strength.

Grip Tenni Ball Hand Squeeze FAQs

What muscles does the Grip Tenni Ball Hand Squeeze work?

The Grip Tenni Ball Hand Squeeze mainly works the forearms. The main muscles are the wrist flexors.

What equipment do you need for the Grip Tenni Ball Hand Squeeze?

None. The Grip Tenni Ball Hand Squeeze is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.

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