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Sponge Squeeze
Squeeze a soft sponge for gentle grip training. Lower resistance than stress ball, good for beginners or sensitive hands.
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
Home Options
- small household item
No equipment? Try: Rolled towel, Soft stress ball
Dosage
2
Sets
15
Reps / Time
60 sec
Rest
3 sec squeeze / 3 sec release
Tempo
Step-by-Step Guide
Set up
- Get a soft household sponge
- Hold in center of palm
- Fingers wrapped around sponge
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Step 1 of 5
Squeeze the sponge slowly
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Step 2 of 5
Compress it as much as comfortable
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Step 3 of 5
Hold for 2-3 seconds
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Step 4 of 5
Release slowly, letting sponge expand
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Step 5 of 5
Repeat
Breathing
- Exhale while squeezing
- Inhale while releasing
Form Cues
- Slow squeeze, slow release
- Keep wrist neutral
- Full compression if comfortable
- Breathe normally
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Squeezing too fast
- Releasing too quickly
- Bending wrist
- Using only fingers (not whole hand)
Safety Information
Very low resistance, safe for most conditions. Stop if joint pain increases.
Progressions
Use stress ball or firmer sponge
Regressions
Use softer sponge, fewer reps
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