Golf is an enigmatic game. This is particularly true when it comes to the golf grip. When holding the golf club, you want to grip it firmly so the club doesn't slip in your hands. However, you don't want to grip it too tightly because it may restrict your swing. Improving your grip strength can help you hold the club firmly without choking the club.
Finger Stretches
Stretch out your fingers and hands before you start your round of golf. Hold your hands at your sides and make a fist in each hand and hold it for five seconds. Then open your fist and turn your wrists and point your fingers out for five seconds. Then make a fist again for five more seconds before pointing your fingers toward the ground for five more seconds.
Rubber Ball Squeeze
This exercise has been used by athletes in all sports for generations because it develops hand and grip strength. Take a small rubber ball in your hand. The ball should be the size of a tennis ball or smaller. Squeeze it so the ball becomes compressed and then release the pressure. Squeeze the ball like this for 60 seconds and then do the same exercises in your opposite hand. Do three rounds of the exercise in each hand.
Pinch Grip
This exercise requires a 10-lb. weight plate. In this exercise, you pick up the weight plate in a pinching fashion with your thumb on the inside and your four fingers on the outside. Bend down, pick up the weight plate with your dominant hand in this manner and stand up. Walk 10 feet, turn around and walk back to the starting position, and place the weight on the ground. Do the same exercise with your opposite hand. Do four rounds with each hand.
Push Ups
Lie down on a hard floor on your front side. Place your hands directly under your shoulder and push up so your arms are straight and your elbows are locked. Hold this for a count of two and then relax your elbows. Do 20 pushups, take a one-minute break, and then repeat the exercise. This will build strength in your fingers, hands, arms and upper body.
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