It sure would… In fact, I can guarantee it will, because I’ve done it. Even though traditional grip neglects some of these muscle groups while performing, developing those muscles will give you unquestionable balance. There is a way to practice these in the traditional position, but I think this way does a better job targeting the muscle groups.
That’s a clear sign of where your finger strength stands. I remember when I was first given this exercise. My teacher was also a traditional user but insisted I do these exercises this way. It took a long time to find the balance in my left hand… but as those muscles strengthen, you’ll feel a ton of new balance in that week hand. Just watch for tension and bad form. Do these right!
Dammit, I can only find the pinky if I have the top of my thumb on top of the stick, and not the base of the thumb on the stick.. I noticed a bit that it gets harder and harder to find, the more tired my thumb gets. Maybe I just don’t have the flexibility yet, because this stretch is something you never do, outside of this exercise?
Do you think this would be helpful for left hand traditional grip?
It sure would… In fact, I can guarantee it will, because I’ve done it. Even though traditional grip neglects some of these muscle groups while performing, developing those muscles will give you unquestionable balance. There is a way to practice these in the traditional position, but I think this way does a better job targeting the muscle groups.
i’ll give it a go for sure. i feels really awkward.
That’s a clear sign of where your finger strength stands. I remember when I was first given this exercise. My teacher was also a traditional user but insisted I do these exercises this way. It took a long time to find the balance in my left hand… but as those muscles strengthen, you’ll feel a ton of new balance in that week hand. Just watch for tension and bad form. Do these right!
Yikes; just finding a grip on these is tricky. I’m going to have to do the warm-ups only ‘tll I can hold the stick all the way through.
Eye-opening, right? Shows you just how weak, your fingers are and how much you’re not using them!
Dammit, I can only find the pinky if I have the top of my thumb on top of the stick, and not the base of the thumb on the stick.. I noticed a bit that it gets harder and harder to find, the more tired my thumb gets. Maybe I just don’t have the flexibility yet, because this stretch is something you never do, outside of this exercise?
Man that is rough for the first time. Almost got it though at 40