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Putty Squeeze
Squeeze therapy putty for grip strengthening. Putty provides variable resistance and can be graded by stiffness.
Stop if
Choose an easier exercise if pain reaches 6 out of 10 or becomes sharp. Stop and rest if pain reaches 8 out of 10.
This is the general ClapMove rule. This exercise has no extra stop rule of its own.
- Pain 6 out of 10 or more: choose an easier exercise.
- Pain 8 out of 10 or more: stop and rest.
Equipment needed
- Works at home
none
Home Options
- therapy putty or hand gripper
No equipment? Try: therapy putty of different stiffness
Dosage
3
Sets
15
Reps / Time
30 sec
Rest
squeeze and hold 2 seconds
Tempo
Step-by-Step Guide
Set up
- Form putty into ball shape
- Hold putty in palm
- Keep wrist neutral
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Step 1 of 5
Squeeze putty with all fingers
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Step 2 of 5
Hold at peak squeeze
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Step 3 of 5
Release slowly
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Step 4 of 5
Reform ball shape
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Step 5 of 5
Repeat
Breathing
- Exhale squeezing
- Inhale releasing
Form Cues
- Full hand squeeze
- Even pressure
- Slow release
- Wrist straight
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Only using some fingers
- Rushing
- Bending wrist
- Using putty that's too stiff
Safety Information
Choose putty stiffness appropriate to your level.
Progressions
Stiffer putty, more reps
Regressions
Softer putty
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