Grip Training for Golfers

Take control of your game

A strong grip is essential to your golf swing; it's no accident that golf pros have a stronger crushing grip than amateurs. Grip strength allows for better club head control, a relaxed body throughout the swing, and more consistent body mechanics.

Don't be the guy on the first tee with a death grip on the club taking three mulligans while carts back up to the clubhouse. Increased grip strength will help you grip the club loosely and focus on your mechanics instead of worrying about holding onto the club.

While it's well-known that squeezing (flexor training) a Captains of Crush or Zenith gripper will greatly increase your grip strength, the benefits of extensor training are often overlooked. In golf more than almost any sport, extensors are vital to performance. Not only do they provide muscle balance and decrease the risk of injury, they give you the steady, light grip you need for a consistent, easy swing.

Expand-Your-Hand Bands isolate your extensors, counteracting the squeezing to aid muscle growth, help you achieve muscle balance, and prevent, eliminate or reduce pain from tennis or golfer's elbow, tendinities, carpal tunnel syndrome, and related forms of overuse and abuse.

Whether you are recovering from injury or want to improve your game, IronMind offers two affordable and effective packages that have everything you will need for superior grip strength and hand health:

 

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Two-way CoC Grip Set

Captains of Crush grippers + Expand-Your-Hand Bands = the perfect combination for game-changing grip strength and muscle balance. Work both your flexors and extensors for maximum hand strength and health.

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Fitness Grip Set

Zenith gripper + Expand-Your-Hand Bands = the ideal pair for endurance, functional strength, and muscle balance. Zenith grippers are designed for higher rep training, perfect for conditioning, rehab and injury prevention.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Further reading:

The Importance of Underlying Grip Strength for Holding the Golf Club

Golf Grip and Hand Strength Exercises That Will Improve Your Golf Game

Grip - Perfect Golf Swing

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