Before you start….Consult your physician before you use this Finger Exerciser. Follow your physicians’ recommendations to achieve the best results. Don't make the mistake of overtraining! Everyday use for long periods of time will put unnecessary strain on your fingers/hand. Always start training with your weaker hand. Make sure you build balanced strength for both hands by exercising each hand evenly. We all have a tendency to favor either the right hand or left hand. Stop exercising if you feel pain and discomfort. Consult your physician immediately. How to Get Crushing Grip Strength! Digit Press Benefits: Isolated finger exercises. Targeted strengthening for weaker fingers. Instructions: Place the curved base in your palm. Press down the buttons one finger at a time. Each finger press and hold this position for 3 seconds, and perform 10-15 repetitions. Tiger Claw Press Benefits: Targeted training for finger tips. Great for musicians or climbers. Instructions: Place the curved base in your palm. Press your fingertips into the buttons to compress it and hold this position for 3 seconds. Slowly release and repeat the exercise 10-15 repetitions. The Bowler Benefits: Targeted training for index finger and middle finger. Perfect exercise for bowlers. Instructions: Place the curved base in your palm. Press your index finger and middle into the buttons to compress it, and hold this position for 3 seconds. Slowly release and repeat the exercise 10-15 repetitions. The Thumb Wrestler Benefits: Targeted training for thumb. Instructions: Place the curved base on the side of your index finger. Press down the button with your thumb. Press and hold this position for 3 seconds. Slowly release. Perform 10-15 repetitions. *Be sure to sop if you experience any lasting pain. Trigger Finger: Benefits: Targeted training for trigger finger and finger flexor tendons. Instructions: Hold this device as if you were holding a pistol. Slowly press the individual finger on button as if you were pulling the trigger. Hold this position for 3 seconds, and repeat 10-15 times. *Stop if this causes pain or causes your finger to lock in flexion. The Power Hold Benefits: Increase strength for the whole hand and forearm. Instructions: Grip this device in your hand with curved base on your palm. You can place your fingertips on the buttons (or use all of your fingers and palm to make a fist). Hold this position for 3 seconds, and slowly return to the starting position. Perform for 10-15 repetitions.