Finger Exercisers

[Bongo Boy]

The hand/finger exerciser unit that has an independent spring for each finger seems like a good idea, useful gadget for the beginner.

What are your opinions--is this just another item made to sell?

[TaikaJim]

I almost bought one of those, but i decided to use a soft rubber ball instead... i dont know if it is the same thing but its a lot cheaper.

[Guni]

mmm, I never had one of those but I think you should be very careful. Tendency is to overdo it. I know a guy who got problems with his hands after using such an exerciser (but I don't know how much he worked out on it .......).

just a thought ....

Guni

[EricV]

I guess we´re talking about that "Gripmaster" device here. Actually, I am using one of those when I am travelling. I use the one with the lightest tension.
It´s not about gaining strength / muscles. I like to get it out of my pocket whenever I have the opportunity and ain´t got a guitar with me, and I do some synchronisation-exercises.
It´s just a neat device to work on the independence of the left hand fingers, plus it might help you to gain strength for the left hand.
But Guni is right, too... don´t overdo it, don´t hurt yourself, start out slowly and do it only for a few minutes, and it might not be a very essential tool... just something I found one day and I just checked it out.
It´s just ONE thing to include into your practising, because the motions and exercises you do on that thing are still different from actual playing
As I said, I only use it if I ain´t got a guitar with me, like when I am on a long train-ride or something...
Warm regards
Eric