hand fatigue

Tired from gripping

Hand fatigue is tiredness, weakness, or discomfort in the hand muscles from repetitive or sustained use.

It commonly affects people who type extensively, play instruments, or perform manual labor: After hours of guitar practice, hand fatigue set in.

Distinct from injury, it typically resolves with rest.

Related

tired · writer's cramp · carpal tunnel · trigger finger · numbness · tingling · stiffness · joint pain · grip · death grip · weakness · overuse · repetitive · typing · texting thumb · cramping · muscles · tendons

Opposites
muscular/physical state

hand fatiguegrip strength

Hand squeezing power

hand rest · nimble fingers · manual dexterity · warm hands

Family

hand, hands, handed, handing, handy, handily, handiness, handful, handiwork

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G