Published: 06 Jun 2021 › Updated: 06 Jun 2021
Let your thumb do the heavy lifting!
Some guitarists and styles may find it unconventional, but using your thumb as an anchor point when you do a guitar bend can give you some amazing results.
If you’re not using your thumb to help push down against the neck as your other fingers push up, you could be leaving a whole lot of extra strength behind. By incorporating your thumb, you can instantly add extra strength to your bends, with less effort!
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