I wasn't too surprised when the band burst because even with neat nails it was being stressed over an edge. The powerfi gers giving up after 3/4 weeks was disappointing.
I've had some Power Fingers for over 2 years and they're still going strong, just a little easier than when I first got them, so I have to stack 2 to get the same intensity.
Bucket filled with rice. There also exists "Physio Putty" for doing similar plunge and move exercises, its stiffer so the container can be smaller but in my experience it gets grim with fluff and gunk whereas you can just replace the rice for pennies every now and again.
The 'Expand-your hands' bands from Ironmind seem more durable to me, also easier to stack over each other. They also do the very durable looking 'Outer Limits Loops' but they're £43, and work isomentric rather than concentric strength. A cheaper option for extensor isometrics is a jam jar full of scrap metal - pick it up from the inside
You can get a 3-pack for £6.50 on Amazon. search for TILY finger extensor. I find that they stay on better than the Power Fingers that tend to roll down my fingers. They aren’t indestructible but I think that’s probably par for the course for materials this elastic. At least at a reasonable price point.
Nope, not looked for any tbh. Their use was recommended as part of a training program and I couldn't see it doing any harm. Training antagonists is generally a good idea.
Playing around with them gives me something to do during dull teleconfs.
Thanks to all for the suggestions above. I hadn't thought of the penny jar. I shall give it a go, not sure it will be quiet enough for work meetings though.
Gresh also does, and a lot of weight lifters use them to manage elbow issues. I use mine as it seems to reduce my golfers elbow symptoms, but I don't know of any studies into it.
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