Grip Strength is an area of training that should not be overlooked in any fighting art that involves throwing or grappling.There are many simple exercises that you can do to increase your grip strength.

It does not matter whether you are involved in Jiu-Jitsu for competition, Self Defense or just for recreation. Grip strength remains an important aspect that should not be forgotten about.Your grip strength can be enhanced by simple exercises.

One such exercise is the towel twist and yes that is exactly what it sounds like. Just imagine you are trying to wring out the water in a wet towel by rolling it up and twisting hard. Twist the towel in both directions to give both of your hands the same workout.

Rope climbing is an excellent workout too, gradually build up to the point where you can climb without using your legs at all.

Using a rope to pull a heavy object towards you, along the ground is great for your grip strength and just like rope climbing, you are working many other major muscles during the exercise - Back, Biceps, forearms and abdominals.

Developing your grip strength will help you to improve many areas of Jiu-Jitsu from throwing techniques to joint locks and ground fighting.

That is just a few of many exercises that you can use to improve your grip strength. Try Underground Strength Coach!

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