Grip Strength Workout
AXIS Flight School is trying something new during the COVID-19 shutdown…
Grip Strength Exercises
Since jumpers and tunnel flyers are grounded for a while, AXIS is giving workout related videos a try on its YouTube channel. The new content is intended to support physical skills relevant to skydiving, rather than focusing on aesthetics.
In the first video above, we cover the topic of grip strength and share some of the exercises we do to stay in jumping shape.
Why work on grip strength?
There are numerous ways that strong and tough hands are beneficial to skydiving:
- holding onto the aircraft and mock-up while setting up for an exit,
- formation skydiving, especially during exits and spinning blocks,
- manipulating canopy inputs,
- packing parachutes, and
- AFF and tunnel instructors who assist their students in safely completing a skill.
In order to develop grip strength, you can try a variety of exercises from our workout routine. By providing variation of each exercise, you can choose the intensity that is right for you.
Happy Training!
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We love skydiving, love flying, love coaching, and we want to share our enthusiasm of the sport with you! Whether you want to work on canopy, fly in the tunnel, or polish your freefall skills: we have the tools and coaching methods for you.
We are more than happy to discuss your needs and goals in order to enhance your skydiving experience. Contact us – your AXIS Coaches™ Brianne and Niklas – to find out what personalized coaching packages would work best for you.
- SPEED Skydiving World Cup - 23rd January 2024
- AAD info for Pilots - 14th November 2023
- CYPRES How-to Videos - 23rd June 2023
- Traveling with your RIG - 1st November 2022
- RSL vs SKYHOOK - 30th July 2021
- Cypres Cutter Tests - 30th July 2021
- RSL vs SKYHOOK - 14th December 2020
- Cloud Clearance - 13th November 2020