No, your arm should not be in the air continuously while playing video games.
No, your arm should not be in the air continuously while playing video games.
I'm just starting with PC gaming and watched several YouTube videos about mouse grips. They all suggest keeping your arm raised continuously while playing. For instance, with a palm grip and resting your wrist on the mousepad, you can't move the mouse at all. This makes it hard to keep your wrist on the pad and forces you to constantly lift your arm. I tried this approach and found it exhausting after just an hour, making it difficult to play. Am I doing something wrong, or is this the expected way to play? It feels like a tough exercise compared to using a controller.
You can actually do it, unless your hand has a problem.
Consider raising the mouse sensitivity (DPI) so minor movements cause noticeable cursor shifts.
Also check out mousepads with a gel layer—they add extra comfort and a bit of control.
Using a palm grip with higher DPI causes the mouse back to press against your palm heel whenever you move your cursor down. This forces your arm to stay in the air constantly, making only fingertip and claw grip possible. With an average-sized mouse, the back will continuously press down on your palm when you rest your wrist on the pad. Only claw grip works, but it still leaves your arm suspended in mid-air.
The end of my palm rests on my palm rest (directly at my wrist), with only my fingers making contact with the mouse.
I only move my fingers (the mouse) about 3/4" to shift the cursor between sides of the screen.
This is the method I've used consistently.
I rely solely on the right and left click buttons, using programmable G keys for all other functions.
I also use the scroll wheel in certain games.