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Ball Squeeze (Grip)

Shoulder · Elbow · Wrist · Also called ball squeeze, ball squeezes, grip squeezes, grip strengthening, hand squeezes

Ball Squeeze (Grip), Start
Start
Ball Squeeze (Grip), Finish
Finish

Setup

Hold a soft ball in the hand you are exercising, with the arm resting comfortably supported.

Movement

Squeeze the ball, hold for 3-5 seconds, then relax your grip fully.

Tip

Squeeze only as firmly as stays comfortable, and let the ball spring all the way back between squeezes — a smooth squeeze and a full release does more than crushing it. Your therapist will guide how firmly to work as your hand gets stronger.