Fingertip Flexion:
Place all fingertips on the numbered buttons (1 for index, 2 for middle, 3 for
ring, 4 for small), with the tip of the thumb on the indented center of the palm bar. Keeping all
fingertips slightly bent, flex the thumb and all the fingertips toward the center of the unit at the
same time.
Hook Position:
Place fingertips on numbered buttons (1 for index finger, 2 for middle finger, 3 for
ring finger, 4 for small finger), and position the the curved end of the palm bar in the curved space
between thumb and index finger. Keeping fingertips slightly bent, flex all fingers downward toward
the center of the unit to compress springs.
Gross Grasp:
Place the middle of the fingers on numbered buttons with fingertips wrapped over
the top. Resting the bar across the palm at the base of the thumb, flex the thumb and all fingers
toward the center of the unit, as if making a fist.
Tip-to-tip pinch:
Place the tip of the thumb on the indented center of the palm bar. Position the
finger being exercised on one of the numbered center buttons (2 or 3). Keeping both tips slightly
bent flex the thumb and the finger toward the center of the unit at the same time.
Trigger Pinch:
Securely hold the unit vertically with the buttons toward the fingers and the curve of
the palm bar positioned over the curved space between the thumb and index finger. While keep-
ing all other fingers in grip position, bend the index finger around the top button (1) as if squeezing
a trigger.
Tripod Pinch:
Place the thumb tip in the indented center of the bar with the index finger and long
fingertips resting on the two center buttons 2 and 3). Keeping the fingertips bent, flex the thumb
and fingers toward the center of the unit at the same time.
V a r i a b l e T e n s i o n E x e r c i s e r f o r H a n d , F i n g e r s , W r i s t & F o r e a r m
The following exercises are designed to maintain and improve dexterity, coordination, flexibility, strength,endur-
ance, circulation and general health of your hands, wrist and forearm.
INSTRUCTIONS:
To increase resistance level, turn resistance knob counter-clockwise. It is important to begin
all exercises slowly and to use low resistance with few repetitions. Hold each position for 3-5 seconds and
relax. Repeat 5 or 10 times. Over time, increase to 3 sets of 10 (30 repetitions total). When graduating to a
higher resistance level, begin again with 5-10 repetitions and build slowly, increasing repetitions steadily and
cautiously.
Note: VariGrip™ is an exercise product. Please consult a health care professional before starting any type of hand
exercise program. Stop use immediately and consult with a healthcare professional if you feel any pain or discomfort
while using the product.
