How to sign “Strong” in ASL
The BSL sign for “Strong” isn't in our dictionary yet — it will be fingerspelled in BSL mode, never replaced with this ASL sign.
Step by step
- Make a fist with each hand, wrapping the thumbs firmly over the fingers.
- Hold both fists in front of your chest with the forearms roughly parallel.
- Pull both fists outward and slightly down in one sharp, firm motion.
- Keep the fists clenched through the entire movement; never open them.
- Flex your arms and set a determined expression to match the meaning.
Practice tip
Fists stay fists the whole time — if the hands start as loose claws that close into fists, you are signing BRAVE instead.
Fingerspell “Strong”
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.