Shakespear Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Good Doctor and Members, I'm noticing my right hand is giving me a little pain especially in particular spot near the first joint of the thumb. Its a very pointed sharp pain. Racers must have an over developed hand and I'm wondering what's the top ten, five, three or even one thing that one does to keep your hand in good shape. I'm mindful of using as a light pressure as will work but often I forget to do that until it hurts then I loosen up and its good then I tense up and so it goes. I've used a palm boss yet that's not always the most practical thing. I'm sure I'l get cruise control eventually but that doesn't help with what we're talking about here...a strong, well developed, and healthy right hand. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faffi Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 There is some "slime" you can buy that you can form over and over that you can use to strengthen both the extension as well as contraction of fingers. You can find demo videos on youtube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakespear Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Thanks Eirik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faffi Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 A product I've not heard of Power putty I first mentioned http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hq80Bo1H44Y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakespear Posted June 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Recently noticed that since bars/grips/fhrottle go back at an angle that hands/arms should also be placed at similar angle for more comfort better leverage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakespear Posted June 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Thanks again Eirik, This is not only helpful to me but my nephew who is a guitar player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faffi Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Recently noticed that since bars/grips/fhrottle go back at an angle that hands/arms should also be placed at similar angle for more comfort better leverage. I find most handlebars to be angled uncomfortably. The way my wrists and arms are attached to my torso, a fairly narrow and ruler straight bar suits me the best. The more they are angled back, the more my wrists starts to ache because it is an unnatural position for me. But if you can manage to find a relaxed and comfy position with your bars - either by adjusting the bars or your position or both - you're all the better for it. Cool if the hand exercises can help you both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakespear Posted June 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Yes Eirik, You've been generally helpful and I'm guessing we're a little closer in age than some others...I'm 58...You? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faffi Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 49 and growing older Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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