Reddit reviews PROHANDS PRO Hand Exerciser, Finger Exerciser (Hand Grip Strengthener), Spring-Loaded, Finger-Piston System, Isolate and Exercise Each Finger, (7 lb Medium Tension, Red-Pro)

> If I change my grip to 'ride' the safety (as some do with a 1911), it suddenly becomes 100% reliable but completely unpleasant to shoot.

P938, one-handed, bad - notice the thumb below the manual safety: https://imgur.com/VyPbvCB

P938, one-handed, good - thumb above/riding manual safety, and open space for grip panel engagement for support-side thumb: https://imgur.com/Gb815NC

P938, two-handed (simulated) - support side thumb (represented by flashlight) is straight, generally parallel to the barrel, and "pointing" at the target, tip of thumb contacting frame or upright of trigger guard. Meaty base of support thumb engages left grip panel, while support finger tips squeeze right-to-left into support thumb (40% of total squeeze pressure). Firing middle and ring fingers squeeze fore-to-aft along front and back straps (60% of squeezing pressure). Firing thumb rests on top of safety, tip of thumb parallel to barrel, resting on top of support thumb. Firing pinkie is just chilling and along for the ride. https://imgur.com/f80qLaK

EDIT: Explanatory picture (with un-simulated thumbs) at bottom of linked article: https://blog.springfield-armory.com/team-springfields-top-5-pistol-gripping-gripes , and video demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MT6yfw4UDE

Reliable is good. And for manual safety pistols, you need to grip it in a manner that does not accidentally (or negligently) re-engage the safety during the firing cycle. Such is the cost of carrying/shooting a SAO.

> what did you do to work past it?

More grip strength, so that your pistol does not move in hand during recoil. Squeeze a raquetball or tennis ball with your ring and middle fingers (might need to start with whole hand). Use some grip trainers ($7 Walmart, or $14 Prohands Pro).

The way I'm swinging now requires so little effort. I pretty much load up and let the momentum of the club head carry me through. I used to try and muscle everything. As a result of my new swing, I've changed my focus on what I work on.

1. Flexibility comes first. I have a family full of bad backs and I have to make sure my core stays stretched out. I do a few yoga moves on the floor for that. I also make sure my hamstrings are nice and loose.
   
2. Core. Twisting exercises to work the obliques, like the Russian twist, are what is providing me more power. I also do leg lifts while lying on the floor. Keep your lower back flat against the floor and while keeping your legs straight, raise them so your feet end up behind your head touching the floor. Do this as slowly as possible. Those combined with situps with your legs flat on the floor really help me maintain posture and prevent back issues.
   
3. Lower body. Strong legs are definitely important and help me feel nice and stable. I like to do a lot of squats and lunges. All with dumb bells.
   
4. Grip. I've found that for me the grip is the #1 most important piece of my golf swing. If I can't feel the club head in my hands, things are going to end badly. I bought a couple different grip exercisers. The Heavy Grip is good for building general strength and the Gripmaster is great for isolating different grip muscles. If you pick up a Gripmaster, be sure to read through their suggested exercises. If you just squeeze the thing it's too easy and won't do you any good. There are a couple exercises that are perfect for making a golf grip better. After a couple months of using those tools it made a huge difference in my swing. The club is steadier in my hands and my grip pressure stays steady. I've never been fond of doing wrist curls with dumbbells, but they can be helpful. Sit on a bench or a chair, set your forearm on your thigh with your hand and dumbbell hanging off the knee. Curl your wrist. Flip your arm over and go both directions. Fapping with your offhand can also work.

bass strings are really thick and have lots of tension. in your off time where you're not playing bass, play with this and come home to your bass and you shall feel your fingers dominate the tension (not guaranteed instant results)

on a serious note, this especially helps when your finger tips start to hurt/callus. you can use this to strengthen your fingers while your tips heal.

also, when you start practicing on the bass/using this, make sure all four of your fingers are on the fretboard/on the plastic as you press in a single fret/plastic. just a good habit to form for the future of your bass playing

EDIT: want to make my third point more clear, you don't want to stick out the fingers that isn't pressing down, always keep all fingers close to the fretboard

I purchased this:http://www.amazon.com/Gripmaster-Strengthening-System-Medium-Tension/dp/B000UMFT22/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1418009606&sr=1-2&keywords=hand+strengthener
A couple days ago, and am hoping it will help.

I had surgery and got one of these while I was down and out. Yet to return to climbing, so I'm not sure how it's worked out so far.

I really like my gripmaster pro http://www.amazon.com/Gripmaster-Pro-Strengthening-System-Tension/dp/B000UMFT22/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1348786828&sr=1-1&keywords=gripmaster+pro

The medium tension one was great for me for a while, but I'm now thinking of getting one with more tension.

I have one of those bars and I got bored of it pretty quickly. Not much you can do with it and as someone who also travels a lot, I prefer to keep these around instead for the extensors and this for flexor training. You can easily scale the training for extensors by using combinations of bands (although the thickest band is pretty difficult as is).

Some training aids are pretty affordable, like a grip trainer like this or a Powerball - these are kind of fun as a novelty gift too, although they do actually work.

Otherwise, can't go wrong with climbing dvds or books.

1.Hand Strengthener
2. Yahtzee
3. I didn't know they made a third "thing" movie lol

This helped me immensely

Wrist roller: http://relativestrengthadvantage.com/wrist-roller-forearm-strength/
Gripmaster: http://www.amazon.com/Gripmaster-Strengthening-System-Medium-Tension/dp/B000UMFT22/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1418757894&sr=8-2&keywords=gripmaster&pebp=1418757906167
Hangboard training, farmer walks, and deadlifts will also help build forearm strength.