An exercise/rehab tool

ManyMag · November 4, 2018, 01:59 PM

I spent a few months hospitalized a couple of years ago and came out weak as a cat.
I researched exercise equipment for my hand and arm that would compliment rifle and handgun work and bought a Trigger Trainer.
I was skeptical but needed something.
The thing works. I did glue a set of sites on it though so I could work on my front site focus while exercising.
It's having a very positive impact with regard to muscle isolation in my hand and arm not to mention groups.
It doesn't replace dry fire or holster drills but it is a simple exercise tool to improve strength and focus.

T. O'Heir · November 7, 2018, 03:18 PM

"...a few months hospitalized..." You have my deepest condolences. Spent a week in hospital, up here, after a heart attack and a quad by-pass, six years ago. Hospital food is friggin' horrible.
Squeezing half a rubber ball will help a whole lot for your grip. Strengthens your hand.

mete · November 7, 2018, 05:05 PM

What I did when my hand was in a cast was to just tense up the muscles many times per day . IIRC you don' try to move the hand just tense up the muscles for about ten seconds , each time . Your rehab people should be able to explain all that.
It certainly did work ! When the cast came off the hand was back to normal In a very short time !

bbqncigars · November 10, 2018, 07:25 AM

In the late seventies I spent a month in traction (hip), and used a Bullworker to try to stay in shape. Recently my boss used one of these to rehab after some hand surgery. Said it really helped his shooting.

November 4, 2018, 01:59 PM	#1
ManyMag Member Join Date: September 17, 2018 Location: Kerrville, Texas Posts: 53	An exercise/rehab tool I spent a few months hospitalized a couple of years ago and came out weak as a cat. I researched exercise equipment for my hand and arm that would compliment rifle and handgun work and bought a Trigger Trainer. I was skeptical but needed something. The thing works. I did glue a set of sites on it though so I could work on my front site focus while exercising. It's having a very positive impact with regard to muscle isolation in my hand and arm not to mention groups. It doesn't replace dry fire or holster drills but it is a simple exercise tool to improve strength and focus.

November 7, 2018, 03:18 PM	#2
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	"...a few months hospitalized..." You have my deepest condolences. Spent a week in hospital, up here, after a heart attack and a quad by-pass, six years ago. Hospital food is friggin' horrible. Squeezing half a rubber ball will help a whole lot for your grip. Strengthens your hand. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

November 7, 2018, 05:05 PM	#3
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	What I did when my hand was in a cast was to just tense up the muscles many times per day . IIRC you don' try to move the hand just tense up the muscles for about ten seconds , each time . Your rehab people should be able to explain all that. It certainly did work ! When the cast came off the hand was back to normal In a very short time ! __________________ And Watson , bring your revolver !

November 10, 2018, 07:25 AM	#4
bbqncigars Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 525	In the late seventies I spent a month in traction (hip), and used a Bullworker to try to stay in shape. Recently my boss used one of these to rehab after some hand surgery. Said it really helped his shooting. __________________ "Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most." A. Brilliant