Description
A Medium Resistance Finger Extensor Trainer for Climbers, Lifters and Grip Balance.
The YY Vertical Alien Blue is the medium resistance option in the Alien range, making it a great choice if you already do some form of grip-heavy training, climbing, lifting or general strength work.
A lot of grip training comes from holding, pulling, carrying and squeezing. Think deadlifts, pull-ups, kettlebells, climbing holds and farmers carries. These are all useful, but they mainly train the muscles that close the hand.
The Blue Alien works the other way. Instead of squeezing, you place your fingers into the holes and open your hand against resistance. This helps train the finger extensor muscles, which are often missed in regular grip work.
If you are looking for a medium resistance grip trainer, a climbing finger extensor or a simple way to balance the hand and forearm muscles, the Blue Alien is a strong all-round option. It is small, lightweight and easy to keep in your gym bag, climbing bag or desk drawer.
Who is the YY Vertical Alien Blue best for?
The Blue Alien is best for people who already have some hand strength or do regular training. It sits between the Green Easy Alien and the Orange Hard Alien, so it is a good middle-ground option.
If you are brand new to grip training, the Green Alien may be a better starting point. If you already have stronger hands and want more resistance, the Orange Alien may be the better choice.
How is finger extensor training different from normal grip training?
Most grip training focuses on closing the hand. A normal hand gripper, for example, trains you to squeeze.
The YY Vertical Alien trains the opposite movement by making you open your fingers against resistance. This can help support better balance through the hands, fingers and forearms, especially if your training already includes a lot of gripping, pulling or carrying.
Why Buds Fitness Selected This Product
We selected the YY Vertical Alien Grip Range because grip training should not feel intimidating for beginners.
The Blue Alien is a great middle option because it gives more resistance than the Green Alien version, without jumping straight to the hardest level. That makes it a useful choice for climbers, lifters and gym users who want to add grip support work without over complicating things.
We also like that it trains the side of grip most people forget. It is not just about squeezing harder. Opening the hand against resistance can be just as important for building a more balanced approach to hand and forearm training.
How to use a YY Vertical Alien.
The easiest way to explain the YY Vertical Alien is to think of it like a little alien for your hand.
- Place the Alien tummy up, with the branding facing upwards.
- The head of the Alien goes around your thumb.
- The arms and legs go around your four fingers.
- Start by stretching the head section around your thumb first.
- Then place each arm and leg around your fingers, one finger at a time.
- Your hand should now be in a bit of a claw-like position.
- From there, slowly open your hand out against the resistance.
- Control the movement as you open your hand, then return back slowly.
- Try not to rush it. Like a resistance band, you will get more from it by keeping the movement controlled.
