Forearms burning out mid-act? Can’t hold that skill long enough? Build circus-level grip strength and endurance — no gear, just results in 10 days.
- Circus-Specific Grip Strength Program
- 8 Expert-Curated Exercises + Demo Videos
- Track Progress with Our Mobile Friendly Worksheet
- Created by Cirque Du Soleil Physiotherapist

How you will benefit!
Circus demands more from the grip than perhaps any other sport — strength, yes, but also adaptability, precision, and endurance, all whilst having theirs or someone else's life on the line. Whether suspended from a pole, gripping a partner’s limb mid-somersault, or stabilizing on a spinning hoop, circus artists must generate force in unpredictable conditions. This program was built for that reality. You'll train grip strength through a wide spectrum of wrist angles, unstable surfaces, and unconventional positions —replicating the exact neuromuscular challenges faced in circus. From developing intrinsic hand strength and finger control tobuilding distal wrist stability and upper limb coordination, each exercise is rooted in functional, circus-specific application. This Isn't general fitness — it’s a technical foundation for any artist who needs their grip to hold up under pressure, on any apparatus, in any show.