How to sign “Power” in ASL
The BSL sign for “Power” isn't in our dictionary yet — it will be fingerspelled in BSL mode, never replaced with this ASL sign.
Step by step
- Shape your dominant hand into a clawed "5", spreading the fingers and bending them slightly.
- Raise your non-dominant arm a little so the opposite upper arm becomes the target.
- Bring the dominant hand down so the clawed fingertips land firmly on the opposite upper arm.
- Keep the dominant palm angled down toward the arm as the fingertips strike.
- Use a firm, confident expression and tense the shoulders slightly to show force.
Practice tip
The claw strikes the opposite bicep like a power surge — the same production also means powerful.
Fingerspell “Power”
Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.
Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.