Want to know how healthy you are? There’s one health metric experts can look to for hints about everything from your cardiovascular risks to your brain health and even your risk of dying by any cause: ...

Grip strength is increasingly recognized by researchers and clinicians as a functional vital sign. According to Pete Rohleder, a kinesiologist at Kansas State University, it reflects the cumulative ...

Poor grip strength can hurt your ability to lift big, fast and powerful. If your hands aren't strong, you'll have less force and stability in your movements. If you want to increase your Bench Press, ...

Let’s be honest, how often do you consider your grip strength when training? Probably not a lot. We get it, there are way sexier things to think about, like how you’re going to smash your squat PB or ...

Stair descents are not just about going down steps but also about controlling your body weight as you descend. This exercise ...

You might not realize it, but understanding how to build grip strength—the force in your hands and lower arms—is vital for day-to-day life. Whether you’re lifting weights, hefting a tennis racket, or ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." LOOKING TO LIVE longer? You might have heard how important it is to have a strong grip. A number of ...

Easily popping the lid off a jar can mean you'll live longer — but not for the reasons you think. Great grip strength is regarded as a key indicator of longevity, with one 2019 study linking stronger ...

For fitness purposes we can roughly divide the body into three sections: the lower body (legs), the core (abs), and upper ...

In an 18-week controlled study featuring fresh lean pork, grip strength and chair-rise performance were maintained without a ...