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[clarentine]

Anyone want to suggest some nice, non-joint-stressing exercises for hand and arm (and shoulder) strengthening? I'm realizing lately that my range of motion issues have affected, negatively, my muscular strength, and this bothers me.

::pines for the ability to scale walls, underappreciated while I had it::

Assumptions to take into account: no gym/pool access. Range of motion is limited, but I'm aware that exercise increases it somewhat. Not adverse to a certain degree of pain. Must be something I can work into an already hectic schedule. Will not be going out to buy One More Gadget (e.g., veteran and survivor of the home gym movement).

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[lotusice.livejournal.com]

Yeah, start there, and don't overdo!! If you use a footstool you can control the amount of weight in the hang.

Meanwhile, for less stress, one of my favorite firefighting exercises for hand/wrist was tying a weight (iron skillet, weight, whatever) to a rope, rope to a broomhandle. Hold the broomhandle in both hands out in front of you. Wind up the rope, using your hands to rotate the broomhandle. Wind, unwind. Pay attention to form, don't use too much weight. It's a fun one.

[clarentine]

Oh! That would certainly stretch out the arms and give the shoulders some toning. Good idea.