Eric Roussin Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Does anyone have a hand span (tip up thumb to tip of pinky finger with outstretched hand) that is less than their hand length (wrist to tip of middle finger)? I have a longer than average hand -- about 8.25" -- but a span that is only a bit longer at just under 8.75". How do other people's lengths and spans compare? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I think most would have a significantly longer spread than length. I'm in the same boat as you though with about an 8" hand and 8 1/2" spread. Mine is about the narrowest spread I have heard of that has lifted the blob. Your 8 3/4 span may well make wide pinch and thickbars tough too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florian Kellersmann Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I think most would have a significantly longer spread than length. I'm in the same boat as you though with about an 8" hand and 8 1/2" spread. Mine is about the narrowest spread I have heard of that has lifted the blob. Your 8 3/4 span may well make wide pinch and thickbars tough too. I have 7.5 length and 8.5 inch (very stretched out) spread. Inch and Blob done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I think most would have a significantly longer spread than length. I'm in the same boat as you though with about an 8" hand and 8 1/2" spread. Mine is about the narrowest spread I have heard of that has lifted the blob. Your 8 3/4 span may well make wide pinch and thickbars tough too. Captain Crush or someone on the board lifted the blob with CRAZY small hands. LIke 7-1/4" or something. I will see if I can find the thread. I would imagine his span was small too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankD Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I think most would have a significantly longer spread than length. I'm in the same boat as you though with about an 8" hand and 8 1/2" spread. Mine is about the narrowest spread I have heard of that has lifted the blob. Your 8 3/4 span may well make wide pinch and thickbars tough too. Captain Crush or someone on the board lifted the blob with CRAZY small hands. LIke 7-1/4" or something. I will see if I can find the thread. I would imagine his span was small too. It is in this thread Matt, page 6. It states 7" hands there: http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?showtopic=36804&hl=kovach&st=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I got a 8" inch hand length and around a 9" spread. Nothing special. Never tried a blob or thick bar. Hoping to soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 It is in this thread Matt, page 6. It states 7" hands there: http://www.gripboard...&hl=kovach&st=0 Thanks! I found this too: http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?showtopic=33716&st=0&p=468753entry468753 As far as the topic, my span is significantly longer than hand length. My hand is 7-5/8 and span is 8-3/4 (if memory serves). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Eaton Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 7 3/4" length and 9 3/4" span stretched out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubgeezer Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Length: 8. Span: 9 1/2 for me. And finally, some place other than a grip forum is someone seriously discussing hand size. This, in June 2010 re the NFL and Quarterbacks: http://www.eagleseyeblog.com/qbs-hands-does-size-really-matter.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGuy Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 (edited) My span is about 1 1/2'' longer than the length. Edited October 16, 2011 by OldGuy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 7 5/8" 9-9 1/8" depending on how hard I want to mash my hand down; could probably even make 9.25" with a good stretching program . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gripmaniac Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 8.75" long and 10.25" span. Blob done.. .still "working" on the Inch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lipinski Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 7.25, 8.5 Been close on the blob, nowhere with the inch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 My difference between hand length and hand span is 2 and 3/8". That seems like a crazy difference. It has actually increased over the past few months due to some weight loss and a drastic reduction in grip training volume - especially grippers on the right hand. Last time I closed a gripper righty has been about 3 weeks ago. And due to that irritating forearm tweak I BARELY TNS closed my #2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eman Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 (edited) WOW! Wonder if I don't have the smallest hands on the board? just about 7 inch and 8" spread Haven't tried a blob but I doubt I could get my hands around one. Can't even get close to palming a basketball. Kinda sad for a Hoosier You won't see me complain though these hands will close a #3 soon enough. But I won't lie it is a bit difficult for me to do a CCS for any gripper. I usually have to set it then let it expand my hand back out to the length of a credit card then as I grip slide my fingers on the knurling just a bit to get more grip. Edited March 16, 2012 by eman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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